Skeleton Rock Grapple Bucket from Japan
Hybrid excavator attachment combining skeleton bucket with grapple tines for sorting rocks and debris on 8429 machines. Classified as 'other' buckets/grabs under HTS 8431.41.0080 due to primary bucket function.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Submit photos and specs showing >50% bucket enclosure to avoid grab reclassification
• Include hydraulic grapple certification for safe operation compliance