Massey Ferguson 1700 Series Garden Tractor from China
Massey Ferguson 1700 is a small tractor under 18 kW for agricultural gardening, seeding, and light fieldwork on hobby farms. It qualifies for HTS 8701.91.10.00 as an agricultural tractor not exceeding 18 kW power. Working tools remain separately classified even if mounted.
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
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Import Tips
• Label as 'for agricultural use' and provide use-case evidence like attachments for small farms
• Report as 'new' only if unsold to ultimate purchaser; used requires title history
• Check for cab fitting which keeps classification in 8701, not chassis heading 8706