Vegetable Topper from Mexico
Row crop machine that severs tops from carrots, beets, or other root vegetables during harvest. Classified under HTS 8433.59.0090 as other harvesting machinery. Adjustable for different crop heights.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Specify exact vegetable types in import docs to prevent root harvester confusion
• Calibrate blade sharpness certifications for customs inspection
• Pair with soil type compatibility data for accurate duty assessment