New John Deere 544L Wheel Loader from China

A new 2-wheel drive integral tractor shovel loader with rear engine mount, designed for front-end loading operations in construction and material handling. Classified under HTS 8429.51.10.05 as a new wheel-type front-end shovel loader with 2-wheel drive and rear-mounted engine. It features a hydrostatic transmission and bucket capacities suited for earthmoving tasks.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]

Import Tips

Verify the machine is new, 2-wheel drive, and rear-engine mounted via manufacturer specs and invoice to match HTS 8429.51.10.05 exactly

Include detailed technical datasheets showing integral tractor-shovel design and obtain EPA/CARB emissions certification for engine compliance

Avoid misclassification as track-type (8429.52) by confirming wheeled configuration; common pitfall is overlooking drive type documentation