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%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
• 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