Industrial Variable Speed Drive from Germany
A mechanical device using belts, pulleys, and cones to provide stepless speed variation in industrial machinery. Classified under HTS 8486.40.70.00 as an other speed changer due to its function in altering rotational speed without discrete gears. Used in conveyors, fans, and pumps for precise control.
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
• Verify mechanical design excludes electronic controls to avoid Chapter 85 classification
• Provide engineering specs confirming speed change via mechanical means like pulleys