Hydraulic Ram Assembly with Steel Wrapper from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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