John Deere 544L Wheel Loader from Canada
The John Deere 544L is a new wheel-type front-end shovel loader with rear engine mount and 4-wheel drive, featuring a bucket capacity under 1.5 m³. It functions as an integral tractor shovel loader designed for construction and material handling tasks. Classified under HTS 8429.51.1015 due to its specific configuration as a new 4WD rear-engine loader with limited bucket size.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (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 bucket capacity documentation does not exceed 1.5 m³ to avoid reclassification to higher capacity subheadings
• Provide OEM specifications confirming rear engine mount and integral tractor design for customs clearance
• Ensure EPA or equivalent emissions compliance certificates for the diesel engine to prevent delays