HDPE Bottle Blow Molding Machine

This machine uses blow molding technology to produce high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bottles from extruded plastic parisons. It falls under HTS 8477.30.00.00 as it is specifically designed for manufacturing plastic containers from plastic materials through the blow-molding process.

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.

8477.10Lower: 13.1% vs 38.1%

If primarily injection molding with minor blow feature

Injection-molding machines for plastics are classified under 8477.10, not blow-molding, based on primary forming process.

8477.80.01.00Same rate: 38.1%

If for other plastic working machinery not specifically blow-molding

Machinery for working plastics without blow-molding function falls into the residual 8477.80 category.

8479.89.65Lower: 20.3% vs 38.1%

If imported as parts or accessories for blow-molding machines

Separate parts like molds or extruder heads are classified in 8479.89 for machinery parts, not complete machines.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify machine specifications match blow-molding function; provide technical datasheets to CBP for classification confirmation

Ensure CE marking or equivalent for safety compliance if from EU; include user manuals in English