John Deere 670GP Motor Grader
Heavy-duty self-propelled grader for highway and site preparation, with hydraulic controls for blade positioning and moldboard for leveling soil or gravel. Classified under HTS 8429.20.00.00 due to its primary function as a leveling machine in construction. Includes circle drive for blade rotation up to 50 degrees.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If equipped with front-mounted shovel or excavator functionality
Machines combining grading with shovel loading shift to 8429.30 for excavators and shovel loaders.
If for specialized graders used in semiconductor wafer preparation
Precision grinders/lappers for semiconductor wafers fall under 8479.89 for semiconductor manufacturing apparatus.
If designed for agricultural land leveling rather than construction
Farm-specific graders may classify under 8431.49 as other agricultural machinery.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label machinery with country of origin and serial numbers prominently for easy customs inspection
• Prepare noise emission test reports as required for construction equipment over certain decibel limits
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring tire size, which affects duty calculations for graders
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