John Deere 700L Rear-Mount Rotary Cutter from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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