Find HS Code and trade information for polisher stand

Polisher Stand

A polisher stand is a support structure designed to hold polishing machines, typically angle grinders fitted with polishing pads, rotary polishers, or orbital polishers, during use. These stands enhance control, reduce user fatigue, and improve the consistency and quality of polishing work.

Material:

• Steel: The most common material, offering strength and durability. Often powder-coated for corrosion resistance.
• Aluminum: Lighter than steel, suitable for portable applications and frequent repositioning.
• Cast Iron: Provides excellent stability but is heavier and less portable.
• Plastic/Composite: Found in some lighter-duty stands, often for smaller polishing tools.

Purpose:

• Support: To hold the weight of the polisher, freeing the user's hands for guiding the workpiece.
• Stability: To minimize vibrations and ensure a consistent polishing angle.
• Precision: To facilitate accurate and controlled polishing movements.
• Ergonomics: To reduce physical strain on the operator, particularly during prolonged use.

Function:

Polisher stands typically feature:

• Adjustable Arms: Allow for positioning the polisher at various angles and heights.
• Clamping Mechanism: Securely holds the polisher body, preventing movement during operation. These can be quick-release or require tools for adjustment.
• Base: Provides a stable platform. Bases can be flat for stationary use, or include wheels for portability. Some have locking mechanisms to prevent movement during use.
• Swivel Function: Allows rotation of the polisher for access to different areas of the workpiece.
• Locking Knobs/Levers: Secure adjustments and prevent unwanted movement.

Usage Scenarios:

• Automotive Detailing: Polishing car paint, removing scratches, and applying wax.
• Metalworking: Polishing welds, deburring edges, and preparing surfaces for finishing.
• Woodworking: Polishing furniture, applying finishes, and restoring wood surfaces.
• Stone/Concrete Polishing: Used with specialized polishing pads to refine stone and concrete surfaces.
• Jewelry Making: Polishing metal components.

Common Types:

• Fixed Stands: Stationary stands with a solid base, offering maximum stability.
• Rolling Stands: Equipped with wheels for easy movement around a workshop or job site.
• Bench-Mounted Stands: Designed to be securely attached to a workbench.
• Articulating Stands: Feature multiple adjustable arms for greater flexibility and positioning options.
• Heavy-Duty Stands: Built for larger, more powerful polishing machines and demanding applications.
• Light-Duty Stands: Designed for smaller polishing tools and lighter tasks.
• Angle Grinder Stands: Specifically designed to hold angle grinders fitted with polishing pads. These often include features for adjusting the pad angle.

Based on the provided information, the declared goods, “polisher stand,” can be classified under the following HS codes:

• 8460390010: Machine tools for deburring, sharpening, grinding, honing, lapping, polishing or otherwise finishing metal or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products, other than gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines of heading 8461: Sharpening (tool or cutter grinding) machines: Other Used or rebuilt.

  • 84: Chapter 84 covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof.
  • 60: Heading 8460 specifically covers machine tools for working metal.
  • 39: Subheading 846039 covers sharpening (tool or cutter grinding) machines, other used or rebuilt. This could apply if the stand is integrated with a polishing/sharpening mechanism.
  • 00: Further specifies the category.
  • 10: Further specifies the category.
  • Tax Rate: Basic tariff: 4.4%, Additional tariff: 25.0%, Additional tariff after 2025.4.2: 30%. Total tariff: 59.4%.

• 8460908080: Machine tools for deburring, sharpening, grinding, honing, lapping, polishing or otherwise finishing metal or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products, other than gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines of heading 8461: Other: Other Other.

  • 84: Chapter 84 covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof.
  • 60: Heading 8460 specifically covers machine tools for working metal.
  • 90: Subheading 846090 covers other machine tools for working metal.
  • 80: Further specifies the category.
  • 80: Further specifies the category.
  • Tax Rate: Basic tariff: 4.4%, Additional tariff: 25.0%, Additional tariff after 2025.4.2: 30%. Total tariff: 59.4%.

• 8487900080: Machinery parts, not containing electrical connectors, insulators, coils, contacts or other electrical features, and not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter: Other Other.

  • 84: Chapter 84 covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof.
  • 87: Heading 8487 covers parts of machinery.
  • 90: Subheading 848790 covers other parts of machinery.
  • 00: Further specifies the category.
  • 80: Further specifies the category.
  • Tax Rate: Basic tariff: 3.9%, Additional tariff: 25.0%, Additional tariff after 2025.4.2: 30%. Total tariff: 83.9%. Please note that for HS code 8487900080, there is an additional tariff of 25% on steel and aluminum products.

• 8487900040: Machinery parts, not containing electrical connectors, insulators, coils, contacts or other electrical features, and not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter: Other Oil seals, other than those of chapter 40.

  • 84: Chapter 84 covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof.
  • 87: Heading 8487 covers parts of machinery.
  • 90: Subheading 848790 covers other parts of machinery.
  • 00: Further specifies the category.
  • 40: Further specifies the category.
  • Tax Rate: Basic tariff: 3.9%, Additional tariff: 25.0%, Additional tariff after 2025.4.2: 30%. Total tariff: 58.9%.

Regarding HS code 8487900080, please note the need to verify the material (steel or aluminum) as there is an additional 25% tariff on these materials.