John Deere 310SL Backhoe Loader from Germany
The John Deere 310SL is a new wheeled backhoe loader featuring a loader bucket upfront and a hydraulically operated backhoe for trenching and excavation. Classified under HTS 8429.59.10.60 as a new shovel loader/backhoe used in construction and utility work.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Ensure loader capacity and backhoe dig depth specs are documented to confirm classification as a backhoe loader
• Comply with OSHA safety standards labeling for operator platforms and hydraulics
• Avoid pitfalls by declaring exact model year to prove 'new' status and prevent duty upgrades