Copper Alloy Cutter Drum Segment from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• 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