Pasta Extruder Die Head

Interchangeable die head for macaroni extrusion machines that shapes pasta dough into spaghetti or similar forms under pressure. Falls under HTS 8438.90.90.15 as a critical part for machinery manufacturing macaroni, spaghetti, or like products. Constructed from hardened bronze or stainless steel for wear resistance.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.8%+35.0%37.8%
🇲🇽Mexico2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇨🇦Canada2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇩🇪Germany2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇯🇵Japan2.8%+10.0%12.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8438.90.90Same rate: 37.8%

If used for non-pasta extrusion like snacks or pet food

Dies for other food manufacturing machinery classify as general parts.

8477.90Lower: 13.1% vs 37.8%

If for plastic or rubber extrusion rather than food dough

Extrusion machinery parts for plastics fall in Chapter 84 heading for molding machines.

7326.90.86Higher: 37.9% vs 37.8%

If imported as bulk stainless steel components without food spec

Other steel articles not identified as machinery parts default to Chapter 73.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document die shape (e.g

spaghetti orifice size) to confirm classification for pasta machinery

Comply with anti-dumping regs if from certain countries by filing correct certificates

Pair with machine serial numbers to prevent classification as generic extrusion dies