John Deere 544L Wheel Loader from China
The John Deere 544L is a new 4-wheel drive wheel loader featuring rear engine mount in an integral tractor shovel loader setup with 3.1 m3 bucket capacity for waste handling and general construction. HTS 8429.51.1035 applies precisely to this configuration of self-propelled mechanical shovel loaders. It includes Powershift transmission for rugged site productivity.
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
• Use ISRI equipment appraisal guidelines for declared value to prevent undervaluation penalties
• Include hydraulic system pressure specs in docs as they impact duty calculations for attachments
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