High-Capacity Optical Media Injection Molder from Mexico
Multi-cavity injection molder designed for mass production of optical discs like CDs and DVDs, with rapid cycle times for polycarbonate forming. Classified in HTS 8477.10.40.00 for direct use in optical media manufacturing processes.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Provide production throughput data linking to optical media specs; use HTS advisory rulings for confirmation
• Common pitfall: misdeclaring as general plastics equipment leading to audits