John Deere 250G Peat Excavator from China
A compact self-propelled track excavator specifically designed for peat extraction in boggy terrains, featuring a long-reach boom and specialized bucket for scooping wet peat moss. It falls under HTS 8430.50.10.00 as a self-propelled peat excavator within other earth-moving machinery.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify machine's self-propelled capability and peat-specific design in technical specs for correct classification under 8430.50.10.00
• Obtain certificates confirming adaptation for peat bogs to avoid reclassification as general excavators
• Check for EPA emissions compliance if diesel-powered, as agricultural machinery imports often require it