Cummins QSL9 Diesel Engine for Agricultural Tractors from China

The Cummins QSL9 is a high-performance spark-ignition reciprocating piston engine with over 2,000 cc cylinder capacity and exceeding 37.3 kW, designed specifically for installation in agricultural tractors. It falls under HTS 8407.34.35.90 as it meets the criteria for engines used in tractors suitable for agricultural use, with capacity exceeding 2,000 cc. This engine provides reliable propulsion for heavy-duty farming tasks like plowing and harvesting.

Duty Rate — China → United States

50%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
9903.94.0525%Except for products described in headings 9903.94.06, 9903.94.32, 9903.94.33, 9903.94.42, 9903.94.43, 9903.94.44, 9903.94.45, 9903.94.52, 9903.94.53, 9903.94.54, 9903.94.55, 9903.94.62, and 9903.94.63, automobile parts, as provided for in subdivision (g) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify engine meets EPA Tier 4 emissions standards with proper certification documentation to avoid delays

Include detailed specifications confirming cylinder capacity >2,000cc and power >37.3kW for correct HTS classification

Obtain agricultural tractor end-use letter from buyer to prevent reclassification as general vehicle engine