Combine Harvester Threshing Cylinder from China
The threshing cylinder is a rotating drum within a combine harvester that beats harvested crops to separate grains from stalks and husks. It falls under HTS 8436.99.0070 as a part of machines for preparing crops for market by threshing and cleaning. Made typically from hardened steel for durability against abrasive crop materials.
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 compatibility with specific combine models via manufacturer specs to ensure correct classification as a crop preparation part
• Provide detailed engineering drawings and end-use certificates to customs to avoid misclassification as general machinery parts