John Deere 8R Series Agricultural Tractor Gearbox

This gearbox is a heavy-duty transmission unit designed specifically for John Deere 8R series tractors used in agricultural operations like plowing and harvesting. It falls under HTS 8708.40.30.00 as a complete gear box for tractors suitable for agricultural use, matching the chapter definition of tractors for hauling or pushing loads in farming.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8708.40Same rate: 25%

If for non-agricultural tractors

Gear boxes for industrial or construction tractors shift to this subheading as they don't qualify as 'suitable for agricultural use'.

8483.60.40Higher: 37.8% vs 25%

If imported as individual clutch components

If not a complete gear box but separate clutches or couplings, it classifies under transmission shafts and clutches instead of full gear boxes.

8432.90.00Higher: 35% vs 25%

If presented as part of an agricultural machinery set

When supplied mounted on or as interchangeable equipment for ag tractors per chapter notes, it may fall under parts of agricultural machinery.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the gearbox is explicitly for agricultural tractors via manufacturer specs to avoid reclassification to general vehicle parts

Include detailed invoices specifying model compatibility and agricultural end-use to support HTS 8708.40.30.00 claims

Check for EPA or DOT markings if any electronic controls are integrated, as they may trigger additional regulations