John Deere 8500 Self-Unloading Forage Wagon from Japan
This semi-trailer forage wagon features a self-unloading mechanism with an integrated conveyor belt for efficiently unloading chopped silage or haylage directly into feed bunks. Designed specifically for agricultural use on farms, it allows a single tractor operator to load, transport, and unload without manual intervention. It falls under HTS 8716.20.00.00 as a self-unloading semi-trailer for agricultural purposes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify the trailer's self-unloading mechanism meets agricultural specifications to avoid reclassification; obtain EPA/DOT certifications for road-legal features; declare exact GVWR and axle configurations in entry documents to prevent valuation disputes