John Deere 544L Wheel Loader from Japan
John Deere 544L is a versatile wheel-type front-end loader used for excavating, loading aggregates, and earthmoving tasks. Its wheeled base and hydraulic front shovel bucket align precisely with HTS 8429.51.10 for wheel-type shovel loaders.
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
• Include hydrostatic drive system documentation to confirm self-propelled bulldozer/shovel loader status
• Check for country-of-origin marking requirements on major components like the bucket and tires
• Avoid pitfalls by declaring exact payload capacity to prevent undervaluation penalties