Heavy-Duty Compactor Chain Drive Assembly from Japan
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.
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 already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• 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