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Ductile Iron Front Axle Housing for John Deere 310SJ Backhoe from Japan

A precision-cast ductile iron front axle housing for John Deere 310SJ backhoe loaders, housing the steering knuckles and drive axles for articulated steering in digging operations. Classified under HTS 8431.49.90.35 due to its principal use in backhoes of heading 8426, with cast construction optimized for impact resistance. It features integrated mounting points for hydraulic components.

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

Label with exact model compatibility (e.g

310SJ) and include backhoe OEM part numbers to substantiate classification

Ensure castings meet ASTM A536 standards for ductile iron; provide foundry certificates to prevent undervaluation claims

Avoid common pitfalls by declaring as 'machinery parts' not 'automotive,' with photos showing backhoe-specific features

Ductile Iron Front Axle Housing for John Deere 310SJ Backhoe from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8431.49.90.35