Hydraulic Stationary Trash Compactor Frame from Germany
Stationary frame assembly for 20-yard hydraulic trash compactors used in retail environments, incorporating all four specified components: baseplate, side frames, power screws, and front plates. HTS 8479.90.45.00 classification due to trash compactor specificity and multi-part construction. Supports high-cycle waste processing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include hydraulic pressure ratings in technical specs to distinguish from lower-duty frames
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'steel fabrication' - specify trash compactor application
• Certify weld quality meets ASME standards for pressure vessel components