TPE Profile Extruder for Automotive Seals

Single screw extruder for thermoplastic elastomer weatherstrips and glass run channels. Classified under HTS 8477.20.00 as plastics machinery for automotive parts. Low compression ratio screws for TPE processing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China3.1%+35.0%38.1%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico3.1%+10.0%13.1%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada3.1%+10.0%13.1%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany3.1%+10.0%13.1%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan3.1%+10.0%13.1%

Alternative Classifications

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

8479.50.00Lower: 37.5% vs 38.1%

If industrial robot integration

Automated assembly line equipment classifies separately.

8477.90Lower: 13.1% vs 38.1%

If co-extrusion die heads only

Extrusion tooling has parts provisions.

8708.29Lower: 27.5% vs 38.1%

If body stampings focus

Auto body part machinery classifies in Chapter 87.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Shore hardness range (60A-95A) and co-extrusion capabilities documented

β€’ Automotive specification compliance (FMVSS, SAE) verification

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