John Deere 544L Wheel Loader from Japan
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 — Japan → 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 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
• 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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