Pneumatic Ram Assembly with Composite Ram Wrapper from Japan
This pneumatic-powered ram assembly uses a composite material ram wrapper for corrosion resistance in marine trash compactors. Classified under HTS 8479.90.55.00 for its ram wrapper integration in trash compaction equipment.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document composite material breakdown for accurate duty calculation under composite goods rules
• Test for pressure ratings specific to waste compaction to support classification
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as aircraft parts if used in marine/aviation waste systems