Heavy Equipment Universal Joint Boot from Japan
Rubber or polyurethane boot sealing universal joints against dust and water in excavators and loaders. HTS 8483.90.8040 as accessory part of universal joints, though material may affect if rubber-focused. Protects bearings for extended life.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
27.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (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
• Declare as joint part, not standalone rubber (4016)
• Test durometer specs
• Pitfall: primary rubber classification if boot-dominant