Assembled Tractor with US Engine from Mexico
John Deere tractor assembled overseas incorporating a US-made diesel engine exported ready for installation. The engine retains physical identity through bolting and connection processes with lubrication as the only incidental operation. Qualifies for 9802.00.80.69 treatment on engine value.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Serial number matching between exported engines and imported tractors essential for audit,Photograph assembly operations to document compliance with 'no advancement in value' rule,Separate invoicing showing US engine value vs foreign chassis/cab value required