Plow-Style Bow Anchor from Japan
A one-piece cast steel plow anchor mimicking a farmer's plow for superior holding in various seabed conditions on larger yachts. Classified under HTS 7316.00.00.00 as a steel anchor with integrated shank and fluke. Its self-righting design enhances reliability.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) 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
• Submit test reports on holding power to support classification as a functional marine anchor
• Document casting process to prove it's a complete iron or steel anchor, not assembled parts
• Watch for valuation issues; separate shackle costs if not integral to avoid over-declaring