Agricultural Equipment from 🇨🇳 China: US Import Tariffs 2026
Complete guide to US duty rates, HTS codes, and tariff overlays for agricultural equipment imported from China. Total 2025 imports: $66M.
Section 301 Tariffs
Additional tariffs of 7.5%–25% (some up to 100%) apply to most goods from China under four Section 301 lists. Covers electronics, machinery, consumer goods, and more.
Section 232 — Steel
25% tariff on steel imports under Section 232 national security authority.
Section 232 — Aluminum
10% tariff on aluminum imports under Section 232 national security authority.
HTS Codes for Agricultural Equipment — Duty Rates
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Search Agricultural Equipment HTS codesTop Agricultural Equipment Imports from China (2025)
| HS6 Code | Description | Import Value | Duties Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 820840 | KNIVES AND CUTTING BLADES FOR AGRICULTURAL OR FORESTRY MACHINES, AND PARTS THEREOF, OF BASE METAL | $21M | $9M |
| 401170 | NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES, OF RUBBER OF A KIND USED ON AGRICULTURAL OR FORESTRY VEHICLES AND MACHINES | $18M | $7M |
| 843390 | PARTS FOR HARVESTING OR THRESHING MACHINERY, MOWERS, BALERS AND MACHINES FOR CLEANING, SORTING OR GRADING EGGS, FRUIT OR OTHER AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE | $12M | $2M |
| 843680 | AGRICULTURAL, HORTICULTURAL, FORESTRY, BEE-KEEPING MACHINERY, INCLUDING GERMINATION PLANT FITTED WITH MECHANICAL OR THERMAL EQUIPMENT, NESOI | $5M | $956K |
| 843290 | PARTS FOR AGRICULTURAL, HORTICULTURAL OR FORESTRY MACHINERY (FOR SOIL PREPARATION OR CULTIVATION) AND PARTS FOR LAWN OR GROUND ROLLERS | $4M | $874K |
| 843699 | PARTS OF AGRICULTURAL, HORTICULTURAL, FORESTRY, BEE-KEEPING MACHINERY, INCLUDING GERMINATION PLANT FITTED WITH MECHANICAL OR THERMAL EQUIPMENT, NESOI | $4M | $260K |
| 842441 | PORTABLE AGRICULTURAL OR HORTICULTURAL SPRAYERS, FOR PROJECTING, DISPERSING OR SPRAYING LIQUIED OR POWDERS | $814K | $213K |
| 843280 | AGRICULTURAL, HORTICULTURAL OR FORESTRY MACHINERY FOR SOIL PREPARATION OR CULTIVATION, NESOI; LAWN OR SPORTS GROUND ROLLERS | $746K | $186K |
| 842482 | MECHANICAL APPLINACES FOR AGRICULTURAL OR HORTICULTURAL USE FOR PROJECTING, DISPERSING OR SPRAYING LIQUIDS OR POWEDERS, NESOI | $542K | $148K |
| 842449 | AGRICULTURAL OR HORTICULTURAL SPRAYERS, OTHER THAN PORTABLE SPRAYERS | $181K | $50K |
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Last verified: June 2, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the US tariff on tractors?
Agricultural tractors (HTS 8701) have base duty rates of 0-4% depending on engine power. Most wheeled tractors for farming enter duty-free. Track-laying tractors may have slightly higher rates.
Are farm equipment imports duty-free?
Many categories of farm equipment have low or zero duty rates. Harvesters (HTS 8433), ploughs (HTS 8432), and milking machines (HTS 8434) typically have base rates of 0-2.5%.
What HTS codes cover agricultural machinery?
Agricultural equipment spans HTS 8432 (soil preparation machines), 8433 (harvesting machines), 8434 (milking machines), 8436 (other agricultural machinery), and 8701 (tractors).
What tariffs apply to agricultural equipment from China?
Agricultural Equipment imported from China are subject to the standard MFN base duty rate, plus Section 301 Tariffs, Section 232 — Steel, Section 232 — Aluminum tariff overlays. Use the duty calculator to get the exact rate for your HTS code.
How do I calculate the landed cost for agricultural equipment from China?
The landed cost includes the product value (FOB), ocean or air freight, insurance, US Customs duties (base rate plus any applicable overlays), Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464% of value, min $29.66), and Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125% of dutiable value). Use our landed cost calculator to get the full breakdown.
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