Heavy-Duty Ram Assembly with Reinforced Ram Wrapper

Built for industrial trash compactors, this ram assembly includes a thick-walled steel ram wrapper to withstand extreme compaction forces from bulky waste. It is precisely classified in HTS 8479.90.55.00 for ram assemblies incorporating wrappers in trash compactor parts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8479.90Same rate: 17.5%

If without explicit ram wrapper designation

Lacks the specific wrapper/cover feature required for this subheading, defaults to other trash compactor parts.

8431.49.90Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If for use in parts compaction machinery

Ram assemblies in forklift or loader attachments classify under other machinery parts in 8431.

7309.00.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If the wrapper is a simple steel tank/reservoir

Metal reservoirs for hydraulic fluid without ram integration fall under Chapter 73 tanks.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain a ruling from US Customs on wrapper thickness to confirm specificity to trash compactors

Include load-bearing capacity specs in documentation to differentiate from general hydraulic parts

Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; declare full value including any pre-installed seals or guides