John Deere 700L Rear-Mount Rotary Cutter from Germany
A 7-foot wide tractor-mounted rotary mower ideal for pastures, roadsides, and light weed control with adjustable cutting heights. Classified under HTS 8433.20.0020 due to its rotary cutter mechanism designed for tractor draw, distinguishing it from fixed bar mowers. It features a slip-clutch PTO for safety and smooth operation.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Section 232: ag equipment + residential HVAC, MFN<15% — 15% ceiling (Annex III addition)
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include detailed blueprints showing rotary deck and blade configuration to substantiate 8433.20.0020 classification
• Check for anti-dumping duties on certain origins; label with max cutting capacity and safety guards per ANSI standards
• Avoid bulk shipments without individual packaging, as retail farm equipment needs proper HTS verification