John Deere 9R 640 Tractor from China
The John Deere 9R 640 is a high-horsepower row-crop tractor with a 640 engine horsepower (approximately 477 kW), designed primarily for hauling and pushing heavy agricultural implements like plows and harvesters. It falls under HTS 8701.95.50.00 as a tractor other than those of heading 8709, with engine power exceeding 130 kW, suitable for large-scale farming operations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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)
Import Tips
• Verify engine power certification exceeds 130 kW via manufacturer's specs to confirm classification under 8701.95
• Ensure compliance with EPA emissions standards for diesel engines and provide test reports