John Deere 8R Tractor Lease Return from Japan
Agricultural tractor imported into US, leased to foreign farming operation for crop planting/harvesting, returned unchanged. Qualifies for 9801.00.20.00 duty-free entry as reimported by original owner without condition improvement.
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
• Document hours of operation and maintenance records; verify no component upgrades; ensure lease clearly specifies no alterations permitted