John Deere 310SL Backhoe Loader from Germany
The John Deere 310SL is a versatile self-propelled machine with a backhoe for trenching and a loader bucket, equipped with a fully revolving cab for operator efficiency. Classified under HTS 8429.52.10 due to its backhoe design and 360-degree rotation, ideal for utility and landscaping work. It meets the criteria for mechanical shovels with revolving superstructures used in digging operations.
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
• Submit detailed blueprints showing the backhoe arm and revolving superstructure to prevent reclassification during customs inspection
• Label fuel type and horsepower accurately; mismatches lead to penalties under environmental import rules