Corrosion-Resistant Single Screw for Silicone Rubber Extrusion from Japan
A single screw with corrosion-resistant alloy coating for extruding liquid silicone rubber (LSR) into medical tubing and seals. It qualifies for HTS 8477.20.00.05 as it's engineered for thermosetting rubber processing in high-precision extruders. The design handles LSR's unique curing requirements during extrusion.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include FDA-compliant material statements if for medical end-use to facilitate customs clearance
• Watch for valuation issues; declare as replacement part with OEM part numbers for accurate duty assessment