Clamshell Bucket Hinge Pin from Japan
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 — 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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