Forage Harvester from Germany
Self-propelled or tractor-mounted machine that chops and collects silage crops like corn or grass for livestock feed. Classified under HTS 8433.59.0090 as other harvesting machinery for forage crops. Includes chopping cylinders and blower mechanisms.
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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide detailed specifications on crop type and engine power to confirm 'other' classification
• Ensure CE marking or equivalent for safety compliance in agricultural machinery
• Beware of reclassification if machine includes threshing functions exceeding basic harvesting