Tire Building Drum Molder

Rotating drum machine that shapes and molds tire plies, beads, and tread into green tire form before vulcanization. HTS 8477.51.00 covers this as machinery for forming pneumatic tires.

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%

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8477.59.01.00Same rate: 38.1%

If for molding non-tire rubber articles like mats

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide CAD models of drum profiles matching standard tire geometries

Certify for ATEX if explosive rubber dust environments anticipated