Ductile Iron Axle Housing for Coal Cutter Loader from Germany
A ductile cast iron axle housing tailored for shearer loaders in underground coal mining, supporting the drive axles on tracked undercarriages. It withstands abrasive environments and high torque from cutting operations. Falls under HTS 8431.49.90.25 due to its principal use with coal cutters of heading 8430.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Obtain supplier declaration confirming ductile iron composition and exclusive use in coal cutting machinery
• Label shipments clearly as 'parts for HTS 8430 machinery' to prevent misclassification as general castings
• Be aware of Section 232 tariffs if sourced from certain steel-producing nations