John Deere Agricultural Tractor Steering Gearbox from Japan
This steering gearbox is designed specifically for John Deere tractors used in agricultural operations, providing precise control for steering heavy loads in fields. It falls under HTS 8708.94.60.00 as a steering box part for agricultural tractors per Chapter 87 notes defining tractors for hauling or pushing in farming. The robust construction ensures durability under off-road conditions.
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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify tractor model compatibility and confirm agricultural use via manufacturer specs to avoid misclassification
• Include detailed invoices specifying 'for agricultural tractors' and provide end-use certificates if requested by customs
• Check for anti-dumping duties on certain tractor parts from specific countries like China