John Deere 310SL Backhoe Loader from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
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
• 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