Corn Picker Gathering Chain from China
This heavy-duty chain gathers corn ears from stalks in a corn picker, feeding them into snapping rolls for separation. It qualifies under HTS 8436.99.0070 as a part of crop preparation machines for detasseling and ear separation prior to market. Constructed from hardened alloy steel links for high-wear resistance.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label with exact chain pitch and length matching OEM specs to confirm agricultural crop prep use
• Use HTS explanatory notes references in entry summaries for binding rulings if challenged