Residential Trash Compactor Slide-Out Container Assembly

This container assembly for household trash compactors includes the container bottom, stainless steel wrapper, slide track for easy pull-out, and reinforced front panel. It is classified under HTS 8479.90.65.00 as it incorporates multiple specified components designed specifically for trash compactor use, enabling efficient waste compression and disposal.

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 lacking slide track or front panel

Assemblies with only bottom and wrapper classify as other trash compactor parts, not requiring multiple specific features.

7326.90.86Higher: 37.9% vs 17.5%

If sold as generic metal bin without compactor branding

Plain stainless steel containers without compactor-specific slide tracks fall under other steel articles, not machinery parts.

9403.20.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If marketed as standalone kitchen disposal unit

Containers resembling furniture metal cabinets may shift to Chapter 94 if not proven as integral trash compactor replacement parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the assembly incorporates at least two of the listed components (bottom, wrapper, slide track, front) to qualify under this subheading; single components may classify elsewhere

Provide detailed engineering drawings and manufacturer specs confirming trash compactor compatibility to avoid misclassification as general metal containers

Ensure compliance with US safety standards like UL listing for household appliances to prevent CBP holds at entry