Rock Ripper for Wheel Tractor-Scrapers from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.2215%Derivative steel articles the product of Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, or a member nation of the European Union, as provided for in subdivision (c)(xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include proof of exclusive scraper compatibility; declare gross vehicle weight ratings; avoid bulk shipments without individual serial numbers for traceability