US IMPORTS: 0% DUTY POSSIBLE

For agricultural equipment imports to the United States, achieving a 0% customs duty rate is entirely possible if the equipment is declared for exclusive agricultural use.

 We are glad to assist you in claiming this exemption! Our team will prepare the official declaration form requesting the 0% duty rate. You only need to sign it, and we will attach the completed document directly to your shipment’s commercial documentation to ensure it reaches the customs broker seamlessly. 📝📦

⚖️ Legal Framework & Compliance (HTS Code 9817.00.50 / 9817.00.60)

Under the United States Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), specific machinery parts and electronic subassemblies intended for exclusive agricultural or horticultural use qualify for duty-free treatment.

• ▶️ Applicable Classifications: Eligible automated steering components can be classified under HTS 9817.00.50 (machinery, equipment, and implements to be used for agricultural or horticultural purposes) or HTS 9817.00.60 (parts to be used with such machinery).
• ▶️ The “Actual Use” Requirement: According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, this exemption is governed by strict “Actual Use” rules. The importer (the end-user farm) must certify that the equipment is used exclusively for agricultural tractor guidance and optimization.

⏳ 3-Year CBP Audit Period

Please note that claiming this exemption creates an official legal record:

• ▶️ Proof of Use: The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reserves the right to audit the import and verify the actual application of the hardware within 3 years from the date of entry.
• ▶️ Simple Documentation: Importers must maintain records proving agricultural use during this 3-year period. In the event of a CBP inquiry, simple documentation—such as operational logs, farm land records, or photographs of the kit installed and functioning on the designated tractor—is perfectly sufficient to verify compliance.