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Heavy-Duty Industrial Trash Compactor Container Frame Assembly

Robust container assembly for 20-yard industrial compactors, featuring reinforced steel bottom, structural wrapper panels, heavy-gauge slide tracks, and lockable front gate. HTS 8479.90.65.00 applies as it combines more than one of the specified container elements for demanding waste processing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+32.5%32.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+25.0%25%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+25.0%25%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+25.0%25%
🇯🇵JapanFree+25.0%25%

Alternative Classifications

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

7308.90.95Higher: 75% vs 32.5%

If structural steel framework components

Panels and frames resembling building structures classify under iron/steel structures when not machine-specific.

8431.49.90Higher: 50% vs 32.5%

If parts of other waste machinery

Containers for non-compactor waste equipment (e.g., shredders) fall under different Chapter 84 headings.

8708.80.65Higher: 52.5% vs 32.5%

If vehicle-mounted waste systems

Assemblies for truck-mounted compactors shift to Chapter 87 parts of motor vehicles.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Obtain structural engineering certifications proving load-bearing capacity >500 lbs for industrial parts status

• Avoid common error of bulk packaging declaration—retail-ready assemblies qualify for different statistical suffixes

• Comply with OSHA safety standards documentation for workplace machinery parts to expedite customs review