Claas LEXION 8900 Combine Harvester from Germany
The Claas LEXION 8900 is a self-propelled combine harvester-thresher optimized for high-yield crops with advanced APS threshing system. It qualifies for HTS 8433.51.0010 as a fully integrated, mobile machine for simultaneous harvesting and threshing in commercial farming.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Provide OEM certification of self-propelled design and crop-specific use to avoid reclassification during customs exam
• Label machinery with country of origin and serial numbers per CBP marking requirements for ag equipment
• Budget for potential bond requirements on high-value machinery imports exceeding $2,500