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Plastic Bottle Preform Injection Molder from Germany

Specialized injection molder producing PET preforms that are later blown into bottles, using precise multi-cavity molds. Although injection-based, classified under HTS 8477.59.01.00 when not meeting specific injection criteria elsewhere. Critical for beverage packaging supply chain.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

Prove preform-specific design vs. general injection to justify 'other' category

Cavity count and cycle time data essential for production capacity verification