Film Casting Machine for Plastic Sheeting from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Demonstrate chill roll integration vs. die-only extrusion to maintain 'other forming' status
• Calibrate speed/thickness specs in documentation for customs technical verification