John Deere 544L Wheel Loader from Japan
The John Deere 544L features a 105 kW engine in a new front-end shovel loader configuration for aggregate handling and excavation. Classified under HTS 8429.51.50.40 due to its power rating of 93.2-119.3 kW and self-propelled mechanical shovel loader design. Ideal for construction and mining applications requiring versatile loading.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Provide ISO 14396 power test certification to validate kW rating during customs exam
• Check for G.O.W. (gross operating weight) declarations to distinguish from heavier models
• Avoid pitfalls by ensuring no agricultural modifications that could shift to different headings