8431.49.90.35/Cast Iron Rear Axle Housing for Caterpillar Backhoe/Japan

Cast Iron Rear Axle Housing for Caterpillar Backhoe from Japan

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.

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 already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)

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Import Tips

• 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