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Fertilizer Disc Opener

Carbide-tipped disc opener for cutting fertilizer trenches ahead of seed placement in planters. Part of fertilizer distributors under HTS 8432.90.0060 for soil preparation machinery.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+40.0%40%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+15.0%15%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+15.0%15%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8208.30.00Lower: 37.5% vs 40%

If knives for agricultural machinery in general

Blades chapter if not integral to specific distributor function.

8432.10.00Same rate: 40%

If complete plows or cultivators

Finished machinery vs replacement parts classification.

8424.20.10.00Higher: 40.4% vs 40%

If spray guns/nozzles for fertilizer

Separate heading for application equipment.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Edge geometry specs matching distributor shank systems

• Soil penetration test data for customs engineering review

• Distinguish from harvester discs with placement mechanism proof