Multi-Purpose Grapple Bucket for Front-End Loader from Japan
Versatile grapple bucket with segmented upper jaws for handling brush, rock, and palletized materials on front-end loaders. Falls under HTS 8431.49.9010 as attachment principally for heading 8427 loaders. Equipped with dual independent hydraulic grapples.
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
• Provide video demonstration or CAD drawings showing grapple operation on standard loader arms
• Declare hydraulic hose routings and coupler types matching major loader brands
• Avoid describing as 'universal' to prevent challenges on principal use determination