Bronze Wear Plate for Tunnel Boring Machine from Canada
A bronze wear plate used in tunnel boring machines (heading 8430) to reduce friction and protect structural components during tunneling. Its copper alloy construction offers superior corrosion resistance in harsh underground environments. Falls under HTS 8431.49.90.32 as a copper alloy part for tunneling machinery.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (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 engineering drawings showing compatibility only with 8430 machinery
• Obtain supplier declarations confirming >50% copper content for alloy classification
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as general machinery parts; specify tunneling use