Hydraulic Backhoe Bucket from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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