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8477.59.01.00/Blow Molding Machine for Plastic Bottles/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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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

Blow Molding Machine for Plastic Bottles from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8477.59.01.00