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Arburg Allrounder Rubber Injection Molding Machine from China

This injection-molding machine is specifically designed for processing rubber compounds into precision molded parts like seals and gaskets. It features heated barrels and plungers optimized for thermosetting rubber materials, distinguishing it from thermoplastic machines under HTS 8477.10.90.15. The machine handles high-viscosity rubber at elevated temperatures to achieve vulcanization during molding.

Duty Rate — China → United States

40%

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
9903.88.0125%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]
9903.05.900%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

Verify machine specifications confirm rubber/thermoset use via manufacturer docs to avoid reclassification to thermoplastic categories

Include detailed technical datasheets showing heated plunger systems and vulcanization capabilities in entry documentation