Tire Building Drum from Germany
A cylindrical drum used in tire forming machines to shape and layer uncured rubber plies, beads, and sidewalls into a green tire carcass. It falls under HTS 8477.90.86.40 as a key part of machines specifically for forming pneumatic tires, enabling precise radial or bias ply construction.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify compatibility with specific tire forming machine models via manufacturer specs; ensure rubber-contact surfaces meet FDA or equivalent standards if for food-grade tire production; declare exact material composition (e.g
• steel, aluminum) to avoid reclassification