Fanuc M-20iD Gripper End-Effector from Germany
Pneumatic gripper designed as the end-of-arm tooling for Fanuc M-20iD industrial robots, used for picking and placing parts in automotive assembly. Classified under HTS 8479.90.95.30 as it is a specialized part integral to industrial robot functionality.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) 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
• Attach CAD drawings showing robot flange compatibility to prove it's not a universal gripper
• Declare as 'robot end-effector' with serial number linked to parent robot model
• Avoid common error of classifying as general machinery part; specify industrial robot application