Versatile 435 Track-Laying Tractor from Japan
The Versatile 435 is a new high-horsepower track tractor with 105 kW net power, built for large-scale grain farming and heavy implement work. Under HTS 8701.30.50.30 for new track-laying tractors with 93.3-119.4 kW engines, suitable for hauling per chapter notes. Four-track design minimizes ground pressure.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.2215%Derivative steel articles the product of Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, or a member nation of the European Union, as provided for in subdivision (c)(xi) 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
• Ensure ISO 14396 engine power certification; customs may test for accurate subheading placement
• Declare as agricultural use only; multi-use claims risk shift to 8709
• Separate any subsidiary seed/fertilizer provisions if interchangeable, per chapter notes