30mm Laboratory Plastic Extrusion Machine from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

13.1%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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