Film Blowing Extruder from Germany
A machine used to produce plastic films by extruding molten polymer through a circular die and inflating it into a bubble. It falls under HTS 8477.80.0100 as other machinery for working plastics or manufacturing products from plastics, not specified elsewhere in Chapter 84.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify machine specifications match HTS description; provide detailed technical datasheets to CBP for classification
• Ensure CE marking or equivalent safety certifications; common pitfall is misclassifying as injection molding equipment under 8477.10
• Declare energy efficiency ratings if applicable for potential duty reductions under trade programs