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Compression Testing Machine Metal Platens from China

Parallel ground steel platens (200mm diameter) for compression testing machines, distributing uniform load on metal cylinders for compressive strength determination. Part under HTS 9024.90.00.40 for metal testers.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Flatness guarantee (<1 micron) essential for classification

Link to ASTM E9 compression standards

General plates under 7326; prove testing parallelism