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New John Deere 544L Wheel Loader from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.82.2215%Derivative steel articles the product of Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, or a member nation of the European Union, as provided for in subdivision (c)(xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)

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