Agri-Fab 45-0329 130 lb Tow-Behind Broadcast Spreader

This tow-behind broadcast spreader is designed for evenly distributing seed, fertilizer, and ice melt over large lawns and fields. It features a 130-pound capacity hopper, adjustable flow rate, and pneumatic tires for smooth towing behind lawn tractors or ATVs. Classified under HTS 8432.80.0010 as a tow-behind spreader for agricultural and horticultural soil preparation and 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.

8433.20.00Same rate: 35%

If self-propelled or mounted on a tractor

Self-propelled or tractor-mounted spreaders are classified under harvesting or threshing machinery in heading 8433, not tow-behind types.

8708.99.81Higher: 37.5% vs 35%

If imported as part of a complete tractor attachment kit

When sold as an integrated part of agricultural tractors or machinery, it falls under parts of tractors in Chapter 87.

8432.10.00Same rate: 35%

If designed primarily as a cultivator rather than spreader

Machinery with primary function of tilling or plowing soil is classified in 8432.10, separate from spreaders and aerators.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the unit is explicitly designed for towing behind tractors or ATVs with a hitch mechanism to avoid reclassification as hand-pushed equipment

Include detailed specifications on hopper capacity, spread width, and material composition in commercial invoices to demonstrate horticultural use

Ensure compliance with EPA regulations if the spreader includes pesticide application features; common pitfall is mislabeling as general landscaping tools