Sheet Metal Plastic Coating Former
This machine forms plastic coatings onto metal sheets via lamination and pressing for corrosion-resistant panels. It is classified under tariff item 8477.59.00 as hybrid plastic forming machinery, not specified elsewhere in Chapter 84, used in construction cladding and appliance manufacturing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the machine's principal function is not clearly plastic forming
Machines with multiple functions may be classified under a residual heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Clarify that the primary function is plastic forming, not metal working, to avoid classification under metal machinery headings
• Provide the lamination pressure and temperature specifications
• Ensure the machine complies with Canadian safety standards for industrial equipment
Related Products under Tariff item 8477.59.00
Blow Molding Machine for Plastic Bottles
This blow molding machine uses compressed air to inflate heated plastic preforms inside molds, forming hollow containers such as bottles from PET or HDPE. It is classified under tariff item 8477.59.00 as other machinery for molding or otherwise forming rubber or plastics, not specified elsewhere in Chapter 84.
Calendering Machine for Rubber Conveyor Belts
This multi-roll calender squeezes rubber compounds through heated rollers to form uniform sheets for conveyor belts and roofing materials. It is classified under tariff item 8477.59.00 as other machinery for forming rubber products, not specified elsewhere in Chapter 84.
Compression Molding Press for Plastic Components
This hydraulic compression molding press compresses preheated plastic material in open molds under high pressure to form automotive parts and electrical insulators from thermoset resins. It is classified under tariff item 8477.59.00 as other machinery for molding or otherwise forming plastics, not specified elsewhere in Chapter 84.
Film Casting Machine for Plastic Sheeting
This film casting machine casts molten plastic onto chilled rollers to form thin continuous films used in packaging and agricultural mulch from polyethylene resins. It is classified under tariff item 8477.59.00 as other machinery for forming plastic products, not specified elsewhere in Chapter 84.
Plastic Bottle Preform Injection Molder
This specialized injection molder produces PET preforms that are later blown into bottles, using precise multi-cavity molds. Although injection-based, it is classified under tariff item 8477.59.00 when not meeting the specific criteria for injection molding machines, as it is designed for a distinct stage in bottle production.
Rotational Molding Machine for Plastic Tanks
This rotational molding machine rotates a mold filled with plastic powder around two axes while heating, producing seamless large containers like water tanks from polyethylene. It is classified under tariff item 8477.59.00 as other machinery for molding or otherwise forming plastics, not specified elsewhere in Chapter 84.