Copper Alloy Clamshell Hinge Pins

Hinge pins from copper alloys joining clamshell bucket halves (8430). Corrosion-resistant for marine clamshells, classified 8431.49.90.39.

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 stainless steel marine pins

Corrosion resistance via steel composition.

8430.50.50.00Same rate: 35%

If other clamshell grab machinery complete

Unassembled complete grabs classify as machinery, not parts.

8302.41.30.00Higher: 38.9% vs 35%

If base metal mountings/hinges

Generic copper hinges outside machinery specificity.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Hinge geometry photos evidence clamshell exclusivity

Avoid 'universal hinge' marketing language