Hydraulic Backhoe Bucket

A heavy-duty steel bucket attachment for backhoes, designed to dig and excavate earth with hydraulic actuation for mounting on machinery of heading 8430. It falls under HTS 8431.49.90.05 as a backhoe attachment suitable principally for use with such excavating machinery. The bucket features reinforced teeth for breaking hard soil.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8431.49.90Same rate: 35%

If not specifically a backhoe attachment, e.g., general excavator thumb

Other attachments for mounting on machinery of 8426-8430 fall under the broader 8431.49.9040 subheading.

7309.00.00Same rate: 35%

If imported as unfinished castings or rough forgings

Unfinished metal castings suitable for machinery parts are classified by material in Chapter 73 rather than as finished attachments.

8431.39.00Same rate: 35%

If sold as part of a complete backhoe loader set

Parts of complete machines presented as sets may fall under the specific machine heading rather than general parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify compatibility certification with specific backhoe models from heading 8430 to ensure principal use classification

Include detailed engineering specs and photos in entry documentation to avoid misclassification as general parts

Check for hydraulic hose inclusions, as they may require separate classification under 4009 if not integral