Exhaust Tube Crimping Tool Assembly from Mexico
Automated crimping tool for sealing exhaust tubes on glass envelope flashbulbs after gas evacuation. Falls under HTS 8475.90.10.00 as a part of flashbulb or lamp assembly machines. Critical for maintaining internal pressure and preventing leaks.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Certify tool tolerances match glass envelope specs; declare as OEM replacement to leverage existing rulings; avoid bundling with consumables to prevent set classification