Cone Pulley Speed Changer from Germany
Mechanical speed changer using tapered cone pulleys with sliding belts to achieve variable speed ratios. Falls under HTS 8486.40.70.00 as other speed changer distinct from fixed-ratio gearboxes. Common in machine tools and textile machinery.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include detailed drawings showing cone pulley mechanism for customs verification
• Label as 'mechanical speed changer' to distinguish from electronic VFDs