30mm Laboratory Plastic Extrusion Machine
Single-screw extruder with 30mm screw for lab-scale thermoplastic extrusion, producing micro-tubes or films from PVC or ABS. Classified under HTS 8477.20.0035 due to its small screw size (<6.4cm) and thermoplastic focus, excluding rubber or larger industrial models. Used in R&D for polymer testing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If twin-screw design
Twin-screw extruders for thermoplastics have a separate subheading, affecting classification by screw configuration.
If for high-temperature industrial polymer processing
Certain specialized plastic processing machinery may classify under Chapter 84 heating/cooling equipment if primary function shifts.
If imported as replacement parts rather than complete machine
Parts of extruders are in 8477.90, separate from complete machinery headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide material compatibility certificates showing thermoplastic-only use to distinguish from multi-material machines
• Label equipment clearly as 'single screw <6.4cm' and include blueprints in customs filing to speed clearance
• Beware of undervaluation pitfalls; base value on full assembly cost including controls
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A compact single-screw extruder with a 25mm screw diameter designed for processing thermoplastics like polyethylene and polypropylene into profiles or sheets. It falls under HTS 8477.20.0035 because it is a single-screw extruder for thermoplastics with screw size less than 6.4 cm, used in small-scale plastic fabrication. Ideal for lab or pilot production lines.
40mm PVC Pipe Mini Extruder
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15mm Film Blowing Thermoplastic Extruder
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20mm Micro-Profile Thermoplastic Extruder
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