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
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
• 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