Clamshell Bucket Hinge Pin from Germany
Forged steel hinge pins for the opening mechanism of hydraulic clamshell grab buckets used in dredging (8430). Designed for corrosion resistance in marine environments. HTS 8431.49.9041 applies to clamshell parts.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Specify marine-grade material certification (e.g
• ASTM standards)
• Provide bucket capacity rating to confirm dredging machinery compatibility
• Document pin hardness ratings for wear resistance validation