Caterpillar D9 Straight Bulldozer Blade from Japan
A heavy-duty straight blade designed specifically for Caterpillar D9 bulldozers in heading 8429, featuring reinforced steel construction for pushing large volumes of earth. It attaches directly to the bulldozer's C-frame and is optimized for dozing and leveling operations. Classified under HTS 8431.42.00.00 as a part principally used with bulldozers of heading 8429.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.2215%Derivative steel articles the product of Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, or a member nation of the European Union, as provided for in subdivision (c)(xi) 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
• Verify compatibility with specific bulldozer models via OEM specs to avoid misclassification; obtain manufacturer's declaration confirming use solely with 8426/8429/8430 machinery; watch for anti-dumping duties on steel blades from certain origins