Wheel Balancer Machine from Germany
An automotive maintenance machine used to measure and correct wheel imbalance by spinning the wheel and applying weights. It falls under HTS 8479.89.95.60 as it performs a specific mechanical function for vehicle wheel servicing not covered elsewhere in Chapter 84.
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 machine meets automotive safety standards like OSHA and provide operator manuals in English
• Include detailed invoices specifying model, capacity, and CE marking for customs clearance
• Avoid misclassification as toy equipment; emphasize professional automotive use