Amco VT470 Vertical Tillage Planter from Japan
The VT470 combines vertical tillage coulters with planting units for one-pass seedbed preparation and planting. As a combined cultivator-planter, it fits HTS 8432.39.0010 for transplanters in soil preparation.
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
• Clarify primary planting function vs tillage in binding ruling requests
• Inspect for prohibited materials like certain steels under Section 232
• Maintain chain of custody for used equipment valuations