Plastic Bottle Preform Injection Molder from Japan
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 — 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
• Prove preform-specific design vs. general injection to justify 'other' category
• Cavity count and cycle time data essential for production capacity verification