Felling Head Tilt Cylinder from Japan
Tilt control hydraulic cylinder for adjusting the angle of felling saw heads on woodland log handling machines (8428.90.0310). Critical for precise tree felling in steep terrain. HTS 8431.39.0070 applies as it's solely for this forestry equipment category.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) 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
• Submit engineering drawings highlighting tilt range specs unique to woodland fellers; pair with maintenance manuals referencing parent equipment; avoid bulk shipments misdeclared as industrial hydraulics