Foam Midsole Injection Molding Press from China
Specialized press for injecting EVA foam into molds to create lightweight midsoles for sneakers and boots, featuring high-pressure systems for uniform density. Classified under HTS 8477.10.30.00 due to its purpose-built design for shoe component manufacturing from plastics. Ensures bonding-ready surfaces for assembly in footwear lines.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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]
Import Tips
• Include material compatibility certifications for EVA/PVC; declare production capacity to justify shoe-specific use
• Avoid misdeclaring as general foam equipment to prevent audits