Backhoe Trenching Bucket from Japan
Narrow steel trenching bucket for backhoes, ideal for utility digging and pipeline installation with heading 8430 equipment. Classified in HTS 8431.49.90.05 as a backhoe attachment due to its principal use and mounting design. Available in widths from 6-24 inches with replaceable teeth.
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
• Include tooth pattern specifications matching OEM standards to avoid parts misclassification
• Use HTS advisory rulings for custom bucket shapes to confirm backhoe-specific use
• Package securely to prevent damage claims; dents can trigger valuation disputes