John Deere Agricultural Tractor Rear Non-Driving Axle from Japan
This is a heavy-duty non-driving rear axle assembly designed specifically for John Deere agricultural tractors used in farming operations. It provides structural support and wheel mounting without transmitting power from the engine. Classified under HTS 8708.50.1150 as a non-driving axle for agricultural tractors.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 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 axle is explicitly for agricultural tractors (not road tractors) via manufacturer specs to avoid misclassification
• Include detailed engineering drawings and compatibility certificates in documentation to confirm non-driving function
• Check for any integral parts like brakes; if present, they may require separate classification under other HTS subheadings