Copper Bushing for Coal Cutter Gearbox from China

Precision-machined copper bushing for the gearbox of coal cutting machines under heading 8430, providing low-friction bearing surfaces. The copper alloy material ensures durability in high-vibration mining conditions. Classified in 8431.49.90.32 for copper alloy parts of coal cutters.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]

Import Tips

Document end-use with OEM specifications linking to specific 8430 model numbers

Test for copper purity to prevent shifting to base metal classifications

File for binding rulings if part could be seen as multi-use to lock in classification