Blow Molding Machine for Plastic Bottles from Japan
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.
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
• 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