Centering Guide Rail Set

Adjustable rail set that centers plies and components on the tire building drum during pneumatic tire formation. A precision part of tire forming machines per HTS 8477.90.86.40.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.1%+35.0%38.1%
🇲🇽Mexico3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇨🇦Canada3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇩🇪Germany3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇯🇵Japan3.1%+10.0%13.1%

Alternative Classifications

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

8477.90Same rate: 38.1%

If for general rubber sheeting machines

Guide components for non-tire machinery use the catch-all provision.

8473.30Lower: 35% vs 38.1%

If part of concrete mixer-style tire compound mixers

Parts for upstream rubber mixing equipment are in 8473.

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