John Deere 4045TFM85 Diesel Engine from China
John Deere's 4045TFM85 is a 4.5-liter power tech diesel engine optimized for agricultural tractor propulsion. Featuring wet-sleeved cylinder design for durability in farming conditions. Falls under 8408.20.10 as it's specifically for installation in ag tractors.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide OEM documentation specifying agricultural tractor compatibility to justify 8408.20.10 classification
• Check for country-of-origin markings on major components to comply with substantial transformation rules
• Avoid common pitfall of incomplete bills of lading; include power rating and cylinder details