Yanmar SA424 Compact Tractor from Japan
Yanmar SA424 is a 21.2 HP (15.8 kW) diesel tractor for vineyards and orchards, focused on hauling implements. Under HTS 8701.91.50.00 as other ≤18 kW tractors, distinct from 8709, per chapter definition of hauling vehicles. Fitted tools classify elsewhere.
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
• Classify based on essential hauling function, not subsidiary tool transport; maintain records for 'new' status
• Pitfall: bulk imports with attachments require split declarations