Trash Compactor Safety Interlock Switch from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include UL/CSA certification and wiring diagrams to prove compactor-specific application
• Document as 'OEM replacement part' with model cross-references for customs validation
• Avoid generic 'safety switch' descriptions that trigger 8536 classification for electrical apparatus