Thermoforming Machine Ram Casting
A heavy-duty cast ram used in vacuum thermoforming equipment to press heated plastic sheets into molds for packaging trays. This ram casting falls under tariff item 8477.90.10 as a ram casting for plastics working machinery.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the ram is a welded fabrication rather than a casting
The named item includes castings; other forms of rams fall under the residual heading.
If the ram is imported as part of a complete thermoforming 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 ram is a casting, not a fabrication, to match the tariff item description
• Provide evidence that the ram is specifically designed for thermoforming machines
• Check if the goods qualify for duty-free entry under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) with a valid certificate of origin
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