30mm Laboratory Plastic Extrusion Machine from Japan
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.
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
• 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