John Deere 544L Wheel Loader from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 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