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Plastic Pelletizing Extruder from Japan

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.

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

• 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