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%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
• 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