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.

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.

8431.49Same rate: 35%

If for combine harvesters of heading 8433

Agricultural harvesting machinery parts use dedicated provisions outside 8431.49.90.

7326.90.86Higher: 37.9% vs 35%

If basic steel fabricated shanks without specialized tips

Unspecified steel articles default to Chapter 73 if not principally for machinery.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide wear material analysis (e.g

tungsten carbide content); ensure FDA-exempt status for non-food soil contact; bundle with safety certification docs for customs clearance

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