John Deere 544L Wheel Loader from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Ensure hydraulic system specs are documented to differentiate from excavators or backhoes during customs review
• Obtain country-of-origin certificates, as preferential tariffs may apply for certain manufacturers
• Inspect for safety certifications like ISO 3471 rollover protection to meet import standards