Mahindra 1626 Compact Utility Tractor from Japan
Mahindra 1626 has a 25.9 HP (19.3 kW but rated ≤18 kW tier) diesel engine for mowing, tilling, and snow removal on small acreages. It qualifies under HTS 8701.91.50.00 as other tractors ≤18 kW, not for 8709 uses, emphasizing hauling/pushing capabilities. Implements are not included in this classification.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.2215%Section 232: derivative steel (c)(xi), product of AR/EC/SV/GT/JP/KR/LI/CH/TW/GB/EU — 15%
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document exact kW output with dyno test reports; use ISRI for valuation if dealer stock
• Pitfall: classifying garden machinery sets, which may go to 8433 if multi-function