Plastic Injection Machine Base Fabrication
A welded steel base fabrication supporting the toggle mechanism and injection unit of large plastic injection molding machines. This base fabrication is covered under tariff item 8477.90.10 as a base fabrication for plastics manufacturing equipment.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the base is a casting rather than a welded fabrication
The named item covers weldments and fabrications; cast bases fall under the residual heading.
If the base is imported as part of a complete injection molding machine
Complete machines are classified under the machine heading, not as parts.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the base is a welded fabrication, not a casting, to match the tariff item description
• Provide engineering drawings showing the base is specifically designed for injection molding machines
• Check if the goods qualify for duty-free entry under the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with a valid certificate of origin
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