Copper Clamshell Grab Wear Plates from Canada
Wear plates of copper alloys affixed to clamshell grab buckets for material handling (8430/8426). Resist abrasion from aggregates, under 8431.49.90.39 for copper clamshell parts.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (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
• Thickness under 1/2 inch typically accepted as 'wear plates' vs. structural
• Require adhesion specs if plated to base copper alloy