Backhoe Thumb Attachment from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.2215%Section 232: derivative steel (c)(xi), product of AR/EC/SV/GT/JP/KR/LI/CH/TW/GB/EU — 15%
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 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