John Deere 544L Wheel Loader from China
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 — 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 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