Kinze 4905NT No-Till Transplanter from Japan
The Kinze 4905NT is a no-till transplanter for vegetable and crop seedlings, planting directly into untilled fields with precision spacing. Classified under HTS 8432.31.0010 for its no-till direct transplanting capability that preserves soil structure. Ideal for high-value crops requiring minimal disturbance.
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
• Ensure seedling metering system documentation proves transplanter function, not just seeding
• Comply with USDA plant protection standards for transplant equipment to avoid quarantine issues
• Label as 'no-till direct transplanter' to prevent reclassification as general harvester