PET Preform Stretch Blow Molding Machine from Japan
A stretch blow molding machine that heats PET preforms and stretches them into bottles using high-pressure air. Classified under HTS 8477.30.00.00 for its role in manufacturing plastic bottles from polyethylene terephthalate via blow-molding.
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
• Document preform heating and stretching mechanisms to distinguish from extrusion blow molding
• Include energy efficiency certifications; watch for undervaluation pitfalls in assembly claims
• Label as 'stretch blow molding' explicitly to avoid confusion with standard blow molders