John Deere 9R 640 Tractor from Germany
The John Deere 9R 640 is a high-horsepower row-crop tractor with a 640 engine hp (approximately 477 kW), designed primarily for agricultural tasks such as plowing, planting, and harvesting large fields. It falls under HTS 8701.95.10.00 as a tractor other than those of heading 8709, with engine power exceeding 130 kW, and explicitly suitable for agricultural use due to its field-ready tires, hitch systems, and PTO for implements.
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Import Tips
• Verify engine power exceeds 130 kW with manufacturer specs and obtain certification of agricultural suitability from the producer
• Include detailed documentation on PTO, hitch compatibility, and field tire configurations to avoid reclassification as industrial equipment
• Comply with EPA emissions standards for diesel engines and prepare for CBP inspection of 'new' status per statistical notes