New John Deere 544L Wheel Loader from Germany
New wheel loader with 60 kW diesel engine for heavy-duty material handling and excavation tasks. Falls under HTS 8429.51.50.20 due to its front-end shovel design and new condition with power rating of 44.7-67.1 kW. Equipped with 3.4 m³ bucket and advanced hydraulics.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.2215%Section 232: derivative steel (c)(xi), product of AR/EC/SV/GT/JP/KR/LI/CH/TW/GB/EU — 15%
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain original manufacturer invoice specifying 'new' status and exact kW to avoid reclassification as used (higher duties)
• Include noise and vibration test reports as required for earth-moving machinery under import regulations
• Check for ROPS/FOPS cab certification to meet OSHA standards and facilitate customs clearance