John Deere 4045TFM85 Marine Diesel Engine from China
John Deere 4045TFM85 is a 4.5-liter powertech diesel engine for marine auxiliary and propulsion, with wet-sump lubrication for reliability in boats. It qualifies for HTS 8408.90.90 as an other compression-ignition piston engine used in marine applications.
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
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Obtain USCG compliance documentation for marine engines to pass customs inspection
• Specify cooling system (keel or heat exchanger) in paperwork to verify marine end-use
• Avoid common pitfall of incomplete emissions data, which delays clearance