John Deere 484 Snowblower from China
A compact walk-behind two-stage snowblower designed for residential driveways and sidewalks, featuring an 18-inch clearing width and gas-powered engine. It falls under HTS 8430.20.00.90 as 'other' snowblowers, distinct from truck-mounted or larger commercial models. This classification applies to standalone snow removal machines not specified elsewhere in the snowblower subheading.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Verify engine emissions compliance with EPA standards for importation; include detailed specifications on clearing width and power source in documentation
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as a toy or garden tool—ensure it's presented as earth-moving machinery