Analysis
HTS 8701.30.10 covers suitable for agricultural use under heading 8701 (tractors (other than tractors of heading 8709)). US Customs collects import statistics for it under 6 ten-digit suffixes, reported in number of items.
Neighbouring lines carry rates from duty-free to 4%, so the exact line matters. The widest gap is with 8701.29.00 (road tractors for semi-trailers: other), at 4%: a product that belongs there but is entered here, or the reverse, changes the duty by 4 percentage points.
Goods classified here enter the United States duty-free at the general (normal trade relations) rate, as do about 47% of the 212 tariff lines in chapter 87. Chapter 99 measures such as Section 301 or 232 can still apply on top, depending on where the goods come from.
The ten-digit suffixes separate with a net engine power of less than…, with a net engine power of 93.3 kW or…, with a net engine power of 119.4 kW or…, with a net engine power of 194 kW or…, with a net engine power of 257.4 kW or… and used. The duty is the same across them; the suffix matters for statistics, licensing and some quotas, and an entry needs all ten digits.
Statistical suffixes
| Code | Description | Units | NAICS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8701.30.10.15 | With a net engine power of less than 93.3 kW | No. | 333120 |
| 8701.30.10.30 | With a net engine power of 93.3 kW or more but less than 119.4 kW | No. | 333120 |
| 8701.30.10.45 | With a net engine power of 119.4 kW or more but less than 194 kW | No. | 333120 |
| 8701.30.10.60 | With a net engine power of 194 kW or more but less than 257.4 kW | No. | 333120 |
| 8701.30.10.75 | With a net engine power of 257.4 kW or more | No. | 333120 |
| 8701.30.10.90 | Used | No. |
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8701.10.01 | Single axle tractors | Free |
| 8701.21.00 | With only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) | 4% |
| 8701.22.00 | With both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor as motors for propulsion | 4% |
| 8701.23.00 | With both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion | 4% |
| 8701.24.00 | With only electric motor for propulsion | 4% |
| 8701.29.00 | Road tractors for semi-trailers: other | 4% |
| 8701.30.50 | Track-laying tractors: other | Free |
| 8701.91.10 | For agricultural use | Free |
| 8701.91.50 | Not exceeding 18 kW: other | Free |
| 8701.92.10 | Suitable for agricultural use | Free |
| 8701.92.50 | Exceeding 18 kW but not exceeding 37 kW: other | Free |
| 8701.93.10 | Suitable for agricultural use | Free |
| 8701.93.50 | Exceeding 37 kW but not exceeding 75 kW: other | Free |
| 8701.94.10 | Suitable for agricultural use | Free |
| 8701.94.50 | Exceeding 75 kW but not exceeding 130 kW: other | Free |
| 8701.95.10 | Suitable for agricultural use | Free |
| 8701.95.50 | Exceeding 130 kW: other | Free |