New Holland T9.700 Tractor from Germany
The New Holland T9.700 is a 700-horsepower (522 kW) articulated row-crop tractor optimized for pulling heavy disc harrows and cultivators across vast farmlands. It qualifies under HTS 8701.95.50.00 as an other tractor with engine power exceeding 130 kW, not limited to 8709 farm-only designs.
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
• Include OEM engine certification and power output test data to substantiate >130 kW claim
• Label clearly as 'tractor' not 'vehicle' to prevent DOT highway use confusion