Massey Ferguson 1700 Series Garden Tractor from Mexico
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 — 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
• 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