Hard Plastic Pipe Bending and Jointing Machine from China
Industrial machine for bending PVC or ABS hard plastic pipes and assembling joints using heat fusion and clamps. Classified under HTS 8465.94.00.91 for bending or assembling machines working hard plastics or similar materials. Used in plumbing and construction for precise pipe forming.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide material test reports confirming hard plastic compatibility to distinguish from soft plastic extrusion machines
• Document production capacity and cycle times to support valuation for duty assessment
• Ensure labeling includes safety warnings for high-heat operations to meet import standards