Blow Molding Machine for Plastic Bottles

This machine uses compressed air to inflate heated plastic preforms into molds, forming hollow plastic bottles and containers from PET or HDPE materials. It falls under HTS 8477.59.01.00 as machinery for molding or otherwise forming products from plastics, not specified elsewhere in the chapter. Primarily used in beverage and packaging industries for high-volume production.

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.

8477.80.01.00Same rate: 38.1%

If primarily for mixing or kneading plastics

Machinery designed mainly for compounding or blending plastic materials shifts to mixing provisions rather than forming.

8477.90Lower: 13.1% vs 38.1%

If imported as replacement parts only

Individual components like molds or dies classify as parts, separate from complete machinery.

8480.79Lower: 13.1% vs 38.1%

If specialized for rubber molding only

If exclusively for vulcanizing rubber articles, it may fall under molding machines of heading 8480.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify machine specifications match 'other molding machinery' exclusion from injection or extrusion categories to avoid reclassification

Include detailed technical drawings and end-use declarations to confirm plastic/rubber processing function during customs review

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Thermoforming Vacuum Machine for Plastic Trays

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Rotational Molding Machine for Plastic Tanks

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Compression Molding Press for Plastic Components

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Film Casting Machine for Plastic Sheeting

Machine that casts molten plastic onto chilled rollers to form thin continuous films used in packaging and agricultural mulch from polyethylene resins. Classified in HTS 8477.59.01.00 for other plastic forming processes not involving extrusion dies primarily. Enables high-clarity film production.

Calendering Machine for Rubber Conveyor Belts

Multi-roll calender that squeezes rubber compounds through heated rollers to form uniform sheets for conveyor belts and roofing materials. HTS 8477.59.01.00 includes this as other machinery for forming rubber products. Essential for heavy-duty industrial belting.