John Deere 9R 640 Tractor from Germany
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 — Germany → 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
• 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