John Deere 6.8L PowerTech Diesel Engine from Germany
This 6.8-liter spark-ignition reciprocating piston engine exceeds 2,000 cc cylinder capacity and is specifically designed for installation in agricultural tractors like the John Deere 6R series. It meets HTS 8407.34.35 due to its propulsion role in ag tractors and capacity over 2,000 cc but under typical vehicle limits. Optimized for heavy-duty field work with high torque output.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column1 less than 15 percent.
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify engine specs match ag tractor installation via manufacturer docs; obtain EPA/CARB emissions certification; avoid misclassification as complete tractor parts under 8708