John Deere 310SL Backhoe Loader from Japan
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 — 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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 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