John Deere 670GP Motor Grader from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.2215%Derivative steel articles the product of Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, or a member nation of the European Union, as provided for in subdivision (c)(xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• 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