Sumitomo Demag SE-EV 500HS Injection Molding Machine from Japan
Sumitomo Demag's SE-EV 500HS all-electric machine delivers 500-ton clamp force for high-speed thermoplastic production of electronic connectors and automotive trim from nylon and PBT. It excels in energy savings and fast cycles. HTS 8477.10.90.50 covers its thermoplastic use and clamp specifications.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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 cycle time benchmarks from manufacturer to justify high-speed classification if contested
• Declare all integrated sensors separately if they qualify as chapter 90 optical/measuring devices
• Use ISPM-15 compliant crates for wooden packaging to avoid fumigation delays