Backhoe Quick Coupler
A hydraulic quick coupler system allowing rapid attachment changes on backhoes of heading 8430, featuring locking pins and hydraulic rams. Classified under HTS 8431.49.90.05 as a backhoe-specific mounting attachment. It improves efficiency by enabling switches between buckets, hammers, and grapples without manual tools.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If designed for bulldozers of heading 8429 instead
Attachments principal for 8429 machinery like dozers use different cast iron/steel subheadings.
If certified for use on both industrial and road-building machinery
Parts with multi-use beyond 8425-8430 headings may classify under Chapter 87 motor vehicle parts.
If imported as replacement part kits with multiple components
Assembled kits of other parts for 8426-8430 machinery fall under the general 'other parts' provision.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide hydraulic pressure ratings and compatibility lists for backhoe models to confirm principal use with 8430 machinery
• Ensure CE or ISO certification documentation for safety compliance in regulated markets
• Avoid bundling with non-attachment components like pins alone, which may classify under 7318 as fasteners
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