John Deere 1025R Sub-Compact Tractor from Japan
The John Deere 1025R features a 23.9 HP (17.8 kW) Yanmar diesel engine, ideal for residential properties, gardening, and light-duty hauling. Classified under HTS 8701.91.50.00 for tractors other than 8709, with engine power not exceeding 18 kW, focused on pushing/hauling functions. Quick-attach loaders are separate classifications.
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
• Include EPA/CARB engine certification for low-power diesels; declare as 'new' only if unsold to ultimate purchaser per statistical notes
• Avoid pitfalls by excluding cabbed chassis, which go to 8702-8704