Hydraulic Excavator Shovel Attachment from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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