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%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
• 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