Bronze Clamshell Bucket Liners

Wear-resistant liners made of bronze (copper-tin alloy) for clamshell buckets in grab unloaders of heading 8426/8430. These protect against abrasion in material handling, falling under 8431.49.90.39 for copper alloy parts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8431.49.90Same rate: 35%

If manganese steel liners for high-impact

Abrasion-resistant steel liners use ferrous material subheading.

6815.99Lower: 10% vs 35%

If containing asbestos or non-metallic composites

Articles with non-copper matrices shift to Chapter 68 for construction materials.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify alloy as copper-based (e.g

UNS C83600) with spectrographic analysis for audit-proofing

Use invoices specifying 'clamshell exclusive' to tie to heading 8430 machinery