John Deere 3940 Tractor-Mounted Sickle Bar Mower from China
This sickle bar mower attaches to tractors for cutting grass, hay, or small grains in agricultural fields. It features reciprocating blades on a cutter bar that mount directly to the tractor's power take-off (PTO) system. Classified under HTS 8433.20.00 as a tractor-mounted cutter bar mower for hay and grass harvesting.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Verify tractor compatibility and PTO specifications in documentation to ensure compliance with agricultural machinery standards
• Include detailed technical specs like cutting width and blade type on commercial invoices to avoid misclassification
• Check for USDA import permits if the mower has been used in regions with plant pests to prevent quarantine issues