Tractor-Mounted Subsoiler Ripper from Japan
A heavy-duty ripper attachment designed for mounting on tractors of heading 8430, used to break up compacted soil layers below the surface without inverting the soil. It falls under HTS 8431.49.90.15 as a ripper specifically for agricultural machinery in headings 8426, 8429, or 8430. The shanks penetrate deeply to improve water infiltration and root growth in fields.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Verify compatibility with specific tractor models via manufacturer specs to avoid misclassification; ensure attachments include mounting hardware documentation; check for steel composition certifications to comply with material import rules