Ductile Iron Axle Housing for Coal Cutter Loader from Japan
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 — 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
• 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