John Deere 6.8L PowerTech Diesel Engine from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) 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 specs match ag tractor installation via manufacturer docs; obtain EPA/CARB emissions certification; avoid misclassification as complete tractor parts under 8708