Kubota Tractor PTO Shaft Guard from Germany
A protective plastic and metal shield for the power take-off (PTO) shaft on Kubota agricultural tractors, preventing accidents during implement operation. HTS 8708.99.23.00 applies as a safety accessory specific to ag tractors. Not classified as interchangeable equipment.
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
• Include safety certification docs (e.g
• ANSI/ASAE standards) to substantiate agricultural tractor part status
• Declare exact tractor models supported to avoid general accessory classification