Backhoe Dipperstick Assembly from Japan
The extendable arm section connecting the bucket to the boom on backhoe loaders (heading 8426). Constructed from high-strength steel with welded reinforcements for heavy-duty digging. HTS 8431.49.9041 covers such parts for backhoes and shovels.
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
• Submit CAD drawings or OEM part numbers proving fitment solely to backhoe models
• Declare exact length and pin diameters to distinguish from crane jibs under different provisions
• Ensure anti-corrosion coating specs are documented for proper material duty calculation