Worm Gearbox End Cover from Germany
Machined cast iron end cover for worm gear reducers, featuring shaft seals and mounting flanges. It qualifies for HTS 8483.90.5080 as an 'other' part essential for containing lubricants and aligning shafts in speed changers. Commonly used in conveyor systems and elevators.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) 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
• Label with specific gearbox model compatibility to distinguish from generic castings
• Include bills of materials showing integration with worm gears to support 'parts of gear boxes' claim
• Beware of undervaluation penalties; declare true transaction value including engineering costs