Copper Alloy Cutting Tip for Rock Cutter from Japan
A replaceable cutting tip made of copper alloy designed for use on rock cutting machinery in heading 8430. It provides enhanced wear resistance and heat dissipation during excavation operations. Classified under 8431.49.90.32 due to its composition of copper alloys and sole use as a part for rock cutters.
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
• Verify copper alloy composition with material test reports to confirm classification under 8431.49.90.32
• Provide evidence that the part is solely for rock cutters or tunneling machinery to avoid reclassification
• Check for anti-dumping duties on copper products and ensure proper HTS documentation