John Deere Agricultural Tractor Gearbox Housing from Germany
This cast iron gearbox housing is specifically designed for John Deere 5 Series tractors used in agricultural applications like plowing and seeding. It falls under HTS 8708.40.60.00 as a part of the gearbox for tractors suitable for agricultural use per Chapter 87 notes defining tractors for hauling or pushing loads.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 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 the part is exclusively for agricultural tractors (not road tractors) via manufacturer specs to avoid reclassification
• Provide OEM part numbers and tractor model compatibility in entry documentation to confirm HTS 8708.40.60.00 applicability
• Check for anti-dumping duties on certain cast iron parts from specific countries like China