Festo Rodless Cylinder DGC-K Series from Germany
Festo DGC-K rodless cylinders feature integrated guides and magnetic pistons for high-precision linear motion in cleanroom environments. Classified under HTS 8412.21.0060 as rodless hydraulic/pneumatic linear actuators. Commonly used in semiconductor wafer polishing equipment for flat surface preparation.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
25%
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 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
• Include cleanroom certification (ISO 14644) documentation; declare exact stroke length for duty calculation
• Watch for misclassification as guided linear units under different statistical breaks