John Deere PowerTech 6.8L Engine

John Deere's PowerTech 6.8L diesel engine delivers over 150 kW for use in high-horsepower agricultural tractors and harvesters. Classified under HTS 8408.90.10.80 as a compression-ignition engine over 37.3 kW for agricultural machinery installation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8408.90Same rate: 35%

If for installation in road tractors or construction equipment

Different end-use (non-agricultural) shifts to other machinery engine provisions.

8408.90.10Same rate: 35%

If power exceeds 37.3 kW but for horticultural sprayers

Horticultural equipment has distinct statistical reporting within the subheading.

8411.82.80Higher: 37.5% vs 35%

If classified as gas turbine rather than piston engine

Material processing engines use different headings based on engine technology.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide detailed technical specs confirming compression-ignition type and agricultural end-use

Maintain records of buyer contracts specifying agricultural machinery installation

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