John Deere 648L Log Loader from Germany
The John Deere 648L is a purpose-built woodland log loader mounted on wheels, designed for grabbing, lifting, and loading logs in forestry operations using a grapple attachment. It falls under HTS 8428.90.0310 as specialized machinery for handling logs in wooded areas, distinct from skidders which drag logs. This equipment enhances efficiency in timber harvesting by precisely stacking logs onto trucks or trailers.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify equipment meets US forestry safety standards like OSHA guidelines; provide detailed specs on log capacity and hydraulics for customs valuation
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as agricultural machinery—include forestry use certification