Rotary Tiller Cultivator from Japan
A powered rotary tiller designed for breaking up soil and preparing seedbeds in agricultural fields. It falls under HTS 8432.29.00 as it is a cultivator used for soil cultivation, distinct from harrows or specific weeders.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify the machine's primary function is soil cultivation via manufacturer specs to avoid reclassification as a harrow
• Include detailed technical drawings and user manuals in documentation to prove agricultural end-use
• Check for attachments; if sold as a set with plows, it may shift to heading 8432.10