Safety Gate Interlock System from Germany
Electronic and mechanical interlock prevents machine operation when safety gates are open during plastics injection cycles. Classified under HTS 8477.90.86.01 as safety parts of injection-molding machines.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) 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 safety certification (CE, UL) and gate travel specs
• Document machine mounting points and PLC interface protocols