5cm Single-Screw Lab Extruder for Polymer Filaments from Japan
Laboratory-scale single-screw extruder with 5cm screw diameter for producing 3D printing filaments from PLA and ABS thermoplastics. Used in R&D for material development, it falls under HTS 8477.20.0055 due to its small screw size and thermoplastic processing capability. Produces uniform filaments with tight diameter tolerances.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide lab certification and throughput specs (<50kg/hr typical for lab units) to support small-scale classification
• Label as 'for research use only' if applicable to potentially qualify for duty relief under academic imports
• Check for FDA compliance if filaments contact food/pharma, affecting accessory classifications