Cast Iron Axle Housing for Tunneling Roadheader from Japan
This cast axle housing is a precision-engineered component designed specifically for roadheader machines used in underground tunneling operations. It houses the axles that support the crawler tracks or wheels, providing structural integrity under heavy loads and harsh conditions. Classified under HTS 8431.49.90.25 as it is a cast part solely for coal or rock cutters and tunneling machinery of heading 8430.
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
• Verify the part is exclusively for heading 8430 machinery via manufacturer specs to avoid reclassification
• Include detailed engineering drawings and end-use certificates in documentation for customs clearance
• Check for anti-dumping duties on cast iron from specific countries like China