Heel Counter Plastic Molding Machine from Germany
Precision injection machine for forming rigid plastic heel counters that reinforce shoe structure and support arches. HTS 8477.10.30.00 classification due to exclusive use in shoe manufacturing from plastics or rubber composites. High repeatability for orthopedic footwear.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Document heel counter dimensions and shoe integration; label as 'for footwear only'
• Pitfall: bundling with adhesives risking set classification