Rippers and rooters
Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machinery of headings 8425 to 8430: > Of machinery of heading 8426, 8429 or 8430: > Other: > Other > Attachments for mounting on machinery: > Rippers and rooters
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Products classified under HTS 8431.49.90.15
Tractor-Mounted Subsoiler Ripper
A heavy-duty ripper attachment designed for mounting on tractors of heading 8430, used to break up compacted soil layers below the surface without inverting the soil. It falls under HTS 8431.49.90.15 as a ripper specifically for agricultural machinery in headings 8426, 8429, or 8430. The shanks penetrate deeply to improve water infiltration and root growth in fields.
Vibro Ripper Attachment for Excavators
A vibrating ripper tool mounted on hydraulic excavators of heading 8429, ideal for breaking hard rock or frozen soil in construction and mining. Classified under HTS 8431.49.90.15 due to its role as a ripper attachment for heading 8429 machinery. Vibration technology reduces resistance for efficient penetration.
Heavy-Duty Ripper Shanks for Bulldozers
Replaceable ripper shanks with carbide tips for bulldozers of heading 8429, used to scarify hardpan soil or asphalt in site preparation. This product is under HTS 8431.49.90.15 as ripper attachments for heading 8429 machinery. Multiple shanks mount rearward for deep soil fracturing.
Multi-Shank Agricultural Root Rooter
A parallelogram-mounted rooter with 5-7 shanks for tractors, designed to uproot deep perennial weeds and aerate soil. Falls under HTS 8431.49.90.15 as a rooter attachment for heading 8430 machinery. Adjustable depth control enhances versatility for row crop farming.
Rock Ripper for Wheel Tractor-Scrapers
Rear-mounted ripper for wheel tractor-scrapers of heading 8429, equipped for breaking caliche or limestone layers. Classified in HTS 8431.49.90.15 as a ripper attachment specific to scraper machinery. Hydraulically adjustable for varying penetration depths.
Adjustable Depth Subsoiler for Graders
Hydraulic subsoiler ripper attachment for motor graders of heading 8429, used in road maintenance to fracture subgrade soil. Under HTS 8431.49.90.15 for grader ripper/rooter attachments. Depth control via cylinders allows precise soil loosening.
Parallelogram Root Rooter for Tractors
Floating parallelogram frame rooter with twisted shanks for wheel tractors of heading 8430, targeting deep root systems in orchards. HTS 8431.49.90.15 covers this as a tractor rooter attachment. Design minimizes tractor power draw.
Hydraulic Ripper for Front-End Loaders
Quick-attach hydraulic ripper for loader tractors of heading 8429/8430, suited for utility trenching and soil ripping. Falls under HTS 8431.49.90.15 as a versatile ripper/rooter. Single or triple shank configurations available.