Industrial Double Universal Joint

Double cardan universal joint for industrial machinery, providing constant velocity power transmission in misaligned shafts. Falls under HTS 8486.60.40.80 as a shaft coupling universal joint for mechanical equipment. Stainless steel construction for corrosive environments.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.8%+35.0%37.8%
🇲🇽Mexico2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇨🇦Canada2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇩🇪Germany2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇯🇵Japan2.8%+10.0%12.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8483.50.60Same rate: 37.8%

If functioning as a speed changer component

Joints integrated into gear boxes or speed changers classify differently.

8479.89Lower: 12.5% vs 37.8%

If for semiconductor wafer processing machines

Specialized joints for cleanroom equipment may fall under machines not elsewhere specified.

8483.90.80Same rate: 37.8%

If imported as unfinished joint housing

Incomplete assemblies are classified as parts rather than finished universal joints.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide CAD drawings showing articulation angle and shaft diameter for proper verification

Label with maximum operating speed and angle to distinguish from simple couplings

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