John Deere S700 Combine Harvester from Germany
The John Deere S700 is a self-propelled combine harvester-thresher designed for large-scale grain crops like corn, wheat, and soybeans. It integrates harvesting, threshing, and cleaning functions in one mobile unit, falling under HTS 8433.51.0010 due to its self-propelled mechanism and primary use in agricultural field operations.
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
• Verify self-propelled status and engine specifications in documentation to confirm HTS 8433.51.0010 classification; misclassification as non-self-propelled risks re-assessment
• Obtain EPA emissions certification for diesel engines and include in entry docs to avoid customs holds on environmental compliance
• Declare full assembly status; partially assembled units may shift to parts classification under 8433.60