Phosphor Bronze Pivot Pin for Coal Cutter Arm from Mexico
Phosphor bronze pin enabling articulated movement of cutting arms on coal mining shearers (8430). Alloy selected for fatigue resistance in cyclic loading. Classified 8431.49.90.32 as copper alloy part for coal cutters.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (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
• Mark with specific machinery model compatibility markings
• Prevent reclassification by excluding multi-industry applications
• Conduct hardness testing for alloy verification documentation