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Rotary Blow Molding Machine for Plastic Toys from Japan

Multi-station rotary blow molder producing hollow plastic toys like balls and figures from polyethylene. Under HTS 8477.30.00.00 as blow-molding machinery for plastic products.

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

• Specify toy-grade plastic compatibility; include mold changeover documentation

• Toy Safety Directive compliance required; provide test reports for plastics

• Distinguish from doll-making injection (8477.10) by emphasizing hollow blow process