New Holland Hay Baler Machine from Germany
Round baler machinery that compresses and wraps hay into cylindrical bales for storage and transport. Falls under HTS 9817.00.50.00 as agricultural equipment specifically designed for hay harvesting and livestock feed preparation. Exclusively used in farm operations per chapter notes excluding general-purpose containers.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Submit agricultural end-use statement with entry; balers for industrial recycling don't qualify
• Document bale size/capacity specifications proving farm-scale agricultural application
• Avoid misclassification by distinguishing from waste compaction equipment under heading 8421