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KraussMaffei Berstorff ZE 90 mm Extruder from Japan

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.

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 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