John Deere 544L Wheel Loader from Germany
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 — 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 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
• 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
• Confirm new condition with manufacturer warranty docs to qualify for 'new' department status