Copper Alloy Shovel Pin Assemblies from Japan
High-strength pin assemblies of copper alloys for connecting linkages in power shovels of heading 8430. Used principally in construction machinery like backhoes, these qualify under 8431.49.90.39 for copper composition.
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)
Import Tips
• Include bills of materials confirming 50%+ copper content to meet 'of copper or copper alloys' statistical note
• Declare as 'replacement parts' with machine model compatibility to avoid parts vs. complete machine issues