KraussMaffei Berstorff ZE 90 mm Extruder

A 9 cm single-screw extruder from KraussMaffei for high-output thermoplastic extrusion, used in compounding PVC or ABS for profiles and tubes. Classified in HTS 8477.20.0045 for single-screw thermoplastic extruders with screw ≥6.4 cm, distinguishing it from smaller or twin-screw models. Essential for large-scale plastics fabrication.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.1%+35.0%38.1%
🇲🇽Mexico3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇨🇦Canada3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇩🇪Germany3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇯🇵Japan3.1%+10.0%13.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8477.20.00Same rate: 38.1%

If twin-screw configuration

Twin-screw extruders for thermoplastics have a separate statistical suffix from single-screw.

8477.80.01.00Same rate: 38.1%

If for other plastics working machinery not extruders

Non-extruder plastics machines like calenders fall under different subheadings.

8479.89Lower: 12.5% vs 38.1%

If classified as semiconductor wafer processing equipment

Specialized extruders for semiconductor plastics might shift to Chapter 84 machinery notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide material processing test data to prove thermoplastic use, avoiding rubber classification

Check for anti-dumping duties on certain European extruder brands; declare country of origin accurately