Hydraulic Ram Assembly with Steel Wrapper from China
This ram assembly features a heavy-duty hydraulic ram enclosed in a reinforced steel wrapper, designed for high-pressure compaction in residential trash compactors. It falls under HTS 8479.90.55.00 as a specific part of trash compactors, incorporating a ram wrapper for protection and structural integrity during operation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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 assembly includes a ram wrapper or cover to qualify under this specific subheading; otherwise, it may classify as a general part
• Provide detailed engineering drawings and trash compactor compatibility certifications to avoid misclassification during customs inspection
• Ensure compliance with US safety standards like UL or ANSI for compaction equipment to prevent import delays