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Ford 8N Tractor Brush Hog Mower Attachment from Japan

PTO-driven rotary brush hog for Ford 8N series tractors, for cutting heavy brush and weeds. Classified in HTS 8708.99.48 as an other part of non-road tractors, as interchangeable equipment despite mowing function. Chapter notes keep it in 8708 unless standalone.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include PTO shaft specs to prove tractor dependency

• Document as 'accessory only' to evade Chapter 84 lawn mower headings

• Check EPA noise/emission labels for powered attachments