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%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
• 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