John Deere 9560STS Combine Thresher from China

The John Deere 9560STS is a self-propelled combine harvester featuring an integrated threshing system that separates grains from stalks using a rotating cylinder and concave mechanism. It falls under HTS 8433.52.00.00 as 'other threshing machinery' because it performs the core threshing function for crops like wheat, corn, and soybeans during harvesting. This classification covers advanced machinery beyond basic straw or fodder balers.

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 CE marking or equivalent safety certifications for agricultural machinery to meet U.S

OSHA and CPSC standards

Include detailed technical specs and crop compatibility in commercial invoices to avoid misclassification as harvesting headers

Obtain phytosanitary certificates if machinery has residual plant matter to prevent agricultural import delays