Hydraulic Excavator Tilt Bucket

A tilt bucket attachment for excavators of heading 8429, featuring hydraulic cylinders allowing 45-degree tilting for precise digging and material handling in construction. Classified under HTS 8431.41.0080 as 'other' buckets for machinery of 8429. Not a shovel, grab, or grip.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8431.49.90Same rate: 35%

If used principally with 8426 machinery like wheel loaders

Buckets for 8426 loaders (front-end shovel loaders) fall under 'other' parts of 8431.49, not 8431.41 for 8429 excavators.

8431.39.00Same rate: 35%

If general-purpose without hydraulic tilt, for multiple headings

Non-specialized buckets not solely for 8426/8429/8430 go to 8431.39 other parts, based on principal use.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify compatibility with specific excavator models in 8429 via manufacturer specs for customs valuation

Include engineering drawings showing bucket design to distinguish from shovels or standard loaders