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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%+37.5%40.6%
🇲🇽Mexico3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇨🇦Canada3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8477.20.00Same rate: 40.6%

If twin-screw configuration

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

8477.80.01.00Same rate: 40.6%

If for other plastics working machinery not extruders

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

8479.89Lower: 15% vs 40.6%

If classified as semiconductor wafer processing equipment

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

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

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