Counter-Rotating Twin-Screw Rubber Hose Extruder from Japan
Twin-screw machine with counter-rotation for superior dispersion in rubber hose inner linings and covers. Falls under HTS 8477.20.0015 for multiple screw extruders dedicated to rubber thermoset processing.
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
• Certify screw rotation mechanism and rubber compatibility via engineering drawings for Customs review
• Declare energy efficiency ratings if applicable, as they influence drawback eligibility
• Avoid common pitfall of undervaluing by omitting software/controls integral to the extruder operation