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Double-Acting Hydraulic Cylinder for Excavators from Germany

This hydraulic cylinder converts hydraulic pressure into linear mechanical motion using a piston and rod in a double-acting configuration, designed specifically for heavy machinery like excavators. It falls under HTS 8412.21.0075 as a linear acting hydraulic power engine/motor, other than those for semiconductors or aircraft. Classified here due to its role in generating linear force in industrial equipment.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

25%

Rate breakdown

9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify cylinder bore diameter and stroke length against HTS subheading limits; exceeding certain sizes may require engineering samples for classification

Include detailed technical specs and end-use certification to avoid misclassification as aircraft parts under 8412.21.00.30

Ensure pressure ratings and material certifications (e.g

steel seals) comply with ASME standards to prevent customs holds