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Steel Wire Rope Lay-Up Machine from Germany

Machine that lays up steel wires into multi-strand ropes with precise lay length for cranes and elevators. Falls under HTS 8479.40.00.00 for its specific cable-making function.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Certify tensile strength capabilities to support industrial end-use claims

• Avoid misdeclaration as parts by importing fully assembled units

• Check for preferential tariff treatment under USMCA for North American origins