Hydraulic Cylinder for Excavator Arm from Germany
This hydraulic cylinder is designed specifically for the boom or dipper arm of hydraulic excavators classified under heading 8429. It provides the linear force necessary for lifting and digging operations in construction and earthmoving tasks. Falls under HTS 8431.49.9041 as a part solely for machinery of heading 8429.
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 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
• Verify compatibility with specific excavator models from manufacturers like Caterpillar or Komatsu to ensure 'solely or principally' use under 8431
• Obtain manufacturer's declaration confirming the part is for heading 8429 machinery to avoid misclassification as general machinery parts
• Check for hydraulic fluid compatibility certifications to prevent customs holds on safety grounds