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Rock Breaker Excavator Bucket

Heavy-duty excavator bucket reinforced with hardened steel teeth for breaking and prying rock in mining operations, compatible with 8429 hydraulic excavators. Falls under HTS 8431.41.0080 as 'other' buckets distinct from standard digging shovels or grabs.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+40.0%40%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+15.0%15%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+15.0%15%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

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

8431.43Lower: 12.5% vs 40%

If classified as a grab or grip tool rather than enclosed bucket

Open-prong rock handlers are grips under 8431.43, while enclosed reinforced buckets remain 8431.41 other.

8474.90.00Same rate: 40%

If for mining machinery not principally 8429/8430

Parts for specialized mining machines (8474) differ if not solely compatible with excavators/loaders.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Certify tooth material (e.g

• tungsten carbide) and wear resistance to support classification as specialized bucket

• Provide tonnage capacity and excavator tonnage match to prove principal use with 8429 equipment