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Copper Automatic Door Closer for Ferry Vessels

Hydraulic copper-bodied automatic door closers for watertight doors on passenger ferries, ensuring safe sealing. Classified in HTS 8302.49.80.40 for copper parts of vessel door fittings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.5%+37.5%41%
🇲🇽Mexico3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇨🇦Canada3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8302.50.00Higher: 50% vs 41%

If regardless of material if purely automatic closers

Automatic door closers have dedicated heading 8302.50 superseding material subheadings.

8481.80Lower: 14.5% vs 41%

If containing significant valves/appliances

Valve-inclusive closers shift to Chapter 84 machinery taps and valves.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include SOLAS approval certificates proving vessel compliance for duty relief eligibility

• Document copper over 50% content per HTS base metal rules