Copper Alloy Cutter Drum Segment from Germany
Segmented copper alloy insert for cutter drums on continuous mining rock cutters (8430), designed for impact and abrasion resistance. Enhances cutting efficiency in hard rock tunneling. Classified under 8431.49.90.32 for its copper alloy material and specific machinery use.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide wear test data showing superiority of copper alloy for classification support
• Segment correctly on commercial invoice; bulk vs assembled affects value
• Monitor origin rules for copper to leverage free trade agreements