Mil-tek Residential Trash Compactor from China
The Mil-tek Residential Trash Compactor is an electromechanical appliance with a self-contained electric motor designed to compress household waste into compact bags, reducing volume by up to 80%. It falls under HTS 8479.89.55.00 as a trash compactor with individual mechanical function not elsewhere specified, featuring automatic bagging for easy disposal. Primarily used in homes to minimize bin changes and lower waste costs.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Verify the unit includes a self-contained electric motor and compacts trash as primary function to avoid reclassification under household appliances in 8509
• Provide detailed technical specs and motor certification (UL/CE) in documentation to confirm electromechanical nature and prevent customs delays