Cultipacker from Japan
A cultipacker is a roller-type machine that firms and smooths soil after tilling for seedbed preparation. It qualifies under HTS 8432.80.0080 for other agricultural cultivation machinery.
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 rust-proofing certifications for metal rollers in humid import conditions
• Document soil type compatibility to support agricultural classification
• Bundle with assembly instructions to prevent parts-only valuation