John Deere 544L Wheel Loader

The John Deere 544L is a versatile front-end shovel loader with a 4.2 cubic yard bucket capacity for loading trucks and stockpiling materials. Classified under HTS 8429.51.50 as other front-end shovel loaders, it supports heavy-duty construction and aggregate handling. Its wheeled design ensures mobility on job sites.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8429.59.50Same rate: 35%

If classified as a backhoe loader with rear-mounted digging arm

Dual-function machines with a backhoe arm are directed to 8429.59 for other shovel loaders, not front-end only.

8708.10.30Higher: 102.5% vs 35%

If parts or accessories like buckets imported separately

Individual components such as buckets or hydraulic cylinders are classified under Chapter 87 as parts for machinery.

8431.49.90Same rate: 35%

If equipped for snow removal or spreading

Loaders modified primarily for snow plowing or material spreading fall under parts of other machinery in 8431.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Ensure hydraulic system specs are documented to differentiate from excavators or backhoes during customs review

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