Heavy-Duty Compactor Chain Drive Assembly
Roller chain and sprocket system that powers the compaction mechanism in industrial trash compactors. Falls under HTS 8479.90.85.00 as a specialized part for waste compaction equipment. Designed for high-torque waste processing applications.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If designed for conveyor systems rather than compactors
Parts for material handling equipment like conveyors have separate provisions.
If imported as standalone roller chain without sprockets
Articulated link chains classified by material and type, not end use.
If complete drive pulley assemblies
Grooved pulleys and wheels for machinery fall under transmission components.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide chain pitch specifications (e.g
• ANSI #80) and load ratings to confirm compactor-specific design
• Label shipments clearly as 'trash compactor replacement parts' to prevent reclassification
Related Products under HTS 8479.90.85.00
Trash Compactor Safety Interlock Switch
Electronic safety switch that prevents compactor operation when door is open, standard on residential trash compactors. Classified under HTS 8479.90.85.00 as other parts of trash compactors. Meets UL safety standards for household waste equipment.
Trash Compactor Control Circuit Board
PCB with cycle counter, overload protection, and safety circuits for residential trash compactors. Programmed specifically for compactor operation sequences under HTS 8479.90.85.00. Replaces GE Profile series boards.
Compactor Overload Pressure Switch
Adjustable hydraulic pressure switch that stops compactor operation during jams. Preset for 2000-3000 PSI under HTS 8479.90.85.00. Includes manual reset.
Self-Contained Compactor Breather Filter
Hydraulic oil breather with 10-micron filter element for trash compactor reservoirs. Prevents contamination under HTS 8479.90.85.00. Spin-on replacement design.
Waste Compactor Slide Block Guides
UHMW polyethylene slide blocks that guide ram movement in trash compactors. Low-friction wear parts under HTS 8479.90.85.00. Replaces metal-on-metal contact.
Stainless Steel Compactor Ram Cylinder
Hydraulic cylinder assembly that drives the ram in trash compactors to compress waste materials. Classified under HTS 8479.90.85.00 as a part of trash compactors, not exclusively for semiconductor equipment. Essential for residential and commercial compaction systems.