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Plastic Pelletizing Extruder

Extruder with water bath or strand cutter for recycling plastic waste into uniform pellets for reprocessing. Under HTS 8477.80.0100 for plastics product manufacturing machinery.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.1%+37.5%40.6%
🇲🇽Mexico3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇨🇦Canada3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8477.20.00Same rate: 40.6%

If equipped for extrusion of rubber rather than plastics

Rubber extruders have separate statistical reporting.

8479.89Lower: 15% vs 40.6%

If waste processing orientation dominates use

Primary waste treatment function may classify under other machinery.

8477.90Lower: 15.6% vs 40.6%

If pelletizing dies and cutter heads imported separately

Extruder tooling components use parts subheadings.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Document screw design (single vs twin) and L/D ratio for CBP review

• Recycled material handling certifications reduce scrutiny

• Screen changers may trigger parts classification issues