Copper Bushing for Coal Cutter Gearbox from Japan
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 — 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 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
• 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