Ductile Iron Front Axle Housing for Wheel Loaders from Germany
A ductile iron casting serving as the front axle housing for wheel loaders under heading 8429, enclosing gears and bearings for steering and propulsion in construction sites. Classified in HTS 8431.49.90.55 due to its principal compatibility with self-propelled bulldozers, graders, and loaders. High tensile strength casting withstands heavy off-road stresses.
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
• Label with exact machinery model compatibility (e.g
• Caterpillar 950) to substantiate heading 8429 use
• Conduct material composition testing for ductile iron to comply with HTS casting requirements
• Avoid common pitfall of missing OEM part numbers, which CBP uses to confirm principal use