Mil-tek Residential Trash Compactor from Germany
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 — 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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