Hydraulic Excavator Shovel Attachment from Germany
A heavy-duty shovel bucket designed as an attachment for hydraulic excavators under heading 8429, featuring reinforced steel construction for digging and loading earth or rocks. It connects via quick-coupler pins and is optimized for front-end shovel operations on excavators. Classified under HTS 8431.41.0020 as a shovel attachment specifically for machinery of 8429.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Verify compatibility with specific excavator models (e.g
• Caterpillar 320) and include OEM part numbers in documentation to avoid misclassification
• Ensure attachments meet ISO 8087 safety standards; provide engineering specs and load capacity certifications for customs valuation