Kubota L2501 HST Compact Tractor from China
Kubota's L2501 HST is a hydrostatic transmission tractor with 25 hp (approx. 18.6 kW), ideal for agricultural duties such as loader work, mowing pastures, and small field cultivation. Classified under 8701.92.10.00 due to its power range and farm-oriented design.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
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
9903.88.0225%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)
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
• Provide detailed use-case documentation showing agricultural intent; avoid pitfalls by excluding non-farm attachments in declaration
• Ensure hydrostatic transmission doesn't trigger parts classification; full tractors with cabs stay in 8701
• Check for 'new' vs 'used' status per Chapter 87 statistical notes to avoid reclassification