Mantis 4-Cycle Tiller/Cultivator

Compact walk-behind rotary tiller powered by a 4-cycle engine, designed for small garden soil preparation and weed control. It features adjustable tines for various soil types and is lightweight for easy maneuvering by a single operator. Classified under HTS 8432.29.00.60 as a walk-behind rotary tiller for horticultural cultivation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8432.10.00Same rate: 35%

If designed as a disc harrow rather than rotary tiller

Disc harrows use rotating discs for soil breaking, falling under a separate subheading in the same chapter.

8432.80.00Same rate: 35%

If imported as replacement tines or parts only

Parts of cultivators are classified separately from complete machines.

8479.89.65.00Lower: 20.3% vs 35%

If powered primarily by electric motor for indoor or non-soil use

Battery-powered or electric versions may shift to machinery with individual functions if not strictly agricultural.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify engine emissions compliance with EPA standards for importation into the US to avoid customs holds

Include detailed product specifications and user manual in documentation to confirm classification as a walk-behind model

Beware of misclassification as riding equipment; ensure dimensions and control mechanisms match walk-behind criteria

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