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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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