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John Deere Tractor Steering Gearbox from Japan

This steering gearbox is a critical component designed specifically for John Deere agricultural tractors used in farming operations. It converts the rotational motion from the steering wheel into linear motion to direct the tractor's front wheels, ensuring precise control during field work. Classified under HTS 8708.94.65.00 as a steering box part for non-road tractors like those in heading 8701.

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.
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.

Import Tips

Verify compatibility with specific tractor models via OEM part numbers to avoid misclassification as general machinery parts

Provide detailed engineering specs and diagrams in entry documentation to confirm it's a steering box for tractors

Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain tractor parts from specific countries; check CBP updates regularly