Aluminum-Alloy Coated Steel Mule Shoes from Japan
Heavy-duty steel mule shoes with aluminum alloy coating for corrosion resistance, sized for working mules with reinforced toe clips. Used in agricultural and pack animal applications to protect hooves from wear. Falls under HTS 7326.90.4500 as steel-based horse and mule shoes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (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
• Provide coating composition certificates to confirm steel base material dominates classification
• Label shipments clearly as 'mule shoes' to prevent confusion with general equestrian gear