Ransomes Frontier Gang Mower Cutterbar from Japan
Ransomes' Frontier series gang mower cutterbar with 7 floating reel units for park and estate maintenance. Falls under HTS 8433.19.00.20 for gang cutting units of lawn mowers, excluding agricultural field equipment.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm end-use via buyer affidavits stating use on lawns/parks, not farms, to prevent misclassification
• Ensure bedknives and reels meet exact tolerances; mismatched parts can trigger valuation disputes
• Bundle with maintenance manuals to demonstrate dedicated mower function during customs exam