New Holland Hay Baler Machine from Japan
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 — 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
• 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