Cast Iron Rear Axle Housing for Caterpillar Backhoe
This cast iron axle housing is designed specifically for the rear axle assembly of Caterpillar 420E backhoe loaders, providing structural support for the differential and wheel hubs under heavy-duty construction loads. It falls under HTS 8431.49.90.35 as a cast axle housing part of backhoes, which are machinery of heading 8426. The housing is machined from a single cast piece to ensure durability in rugged terrain.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If designed for excavators or shovels instead of backhoes
Parts of front-end shovels and excavators (also heading 8426) fall under a separate statistical suffix, distinguished by machinery compatibility.
If used in on-road construction trucks or general vehicles
Axle housings for highway vehicles shift to Chapter 87 as automotive parts, not construction machinery.
If imported as unfinished castings without machining
Unmachined cast iron products are classified by material in Chapter 73, before becoming specific machinery parts.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the part is solely for backhoes via manufacturer specs to avoid reclassification as general machinery parts
• Include detailed engineering drawings and OEM compatibility certificates in documentation to prove principal use with heading 8426 machinery
• Check for anti-dumping duties on cast iron from specific countries like China; obtain mill test reports for material composition
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