Backhoe Thumb Attachment from Germany
Mechanical or hydraulic thumb grapple for backhoes, used to grip logs, rocks, or debris during excavation with heading 8430 machinery. This attachment falls under HTS 8431.49.90.05 as a specialized backhoe mounting accessory. It features serrated edges for secure material retention.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document weld quality certifications and load ratings to prevent reclassification as scrap metal under Chapter 72
• Specify backhoe model compatibility (e.g
• Caterpillar 420 series) in commercial invoices
• Beware of weight-based undervaluation; declare gross shipping weight accurately for duty calculation