Rock Digging Shovel Bucket for Excavators
Specialized shovel attachment with hardened teeth and serrated edges for breaking and excavating hard rock or frozen ground on 8429 excavators. Features high-tensile steel and weld-on wear plates for durability. Falls under HTS 8431.41.0020 due to its principal use as a shovel for shovel loaders or excavators.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classified as a grab rather than shovel
Grab-style shovels with clamshell mechanisms move to other grabs/grips subheading.
If imported pre-attached to excavator arm
Partially assembled with machinery of 8429 may classify as a complete machine rather than separate part.
If for forklift-mounted applications under 8427
Shovels principally for 8427 forklifts fall under parts of that heading, not 8430/8429.
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• J-series) for accurate duty assessment
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Related Products under HTS 8431.41.00.20
GP Shovel Bucket for 30-Ton Excavators
General purpose shovel bucket sized for 30-ton class excavators (8429), with 1.5 cubic yard capacity and bolt-on cutting edge. Versatile for digging/loading mixed materials. Fits HTS 8431.41.0020 as standard excavator shovel attachment.
Hydraulic Excavator Shovel Attachment
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.
Tilt Shovel Attachment for Backhoe Loaders
Mechanically tilting shovel bucket attachment for backhoe loaders (8430), allowing 45-degree tilt for precise grading and trenching. Equipped with dual cylinders and pin-on mount. HTS 8431.41.0020 applies as a shovel specifically for 8430 machinery.
Long Reach Shovel Arm Attachment
Extended boom shovel attachment for excavators (8429), providing 20-30 ft reach for dredging or deep excavation with integrated bucket. Constructed from high-strength alloy steel. Classified in 8431.41.0020 as a shovel part for excavator machinery.
Cleaning Shovel Bucket for Wheel Loaders
Low-profile shovel attachment for 8429 wheel loaders, designed for material cleaning and light digging with smooth cutting edge. Features bolt-on teeth and spill guards. Under HTS 8431.41.0020 for shovel attachments of heading 8429.
Heavy Duty Trenching Shovel for Excavators
Narrow, heavy-duty shovel attachment for precision trenching on 8429 excavators, with extended wear strips and high-capacity teeth. Ideal for utility installation. HTS 8431.41.0020 classification for excavator shovel parts.