High-Torque Single Screw for EPDM Rubber Seals from Japan
Engineered single screw for high-torque extruders processing EPDM rubber into weatherstripping and automotive seals. Falls under HTS 8477.20.00.05 for its role in thermosetting rubber extrusion machinery. Features deep channel geometry for shear-sensitive rubber compounds.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Submit material safety data sheets (MSDS) confirming compatibility with uncured EPDM to validate thermoset use
• Use HTS advisory rulings for custom screw designs to preempt classification disputes
• Ensure country-of-melt origin marking on steel components to comply with steel import regulations