Base, bed, platen, clamp cylinder, ram, and injection castings, weldments and fabrications
Machinery for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts thereof: > Parts: > Base, bed, platen, clamp cylinder, ram, and injection castings, weldments and fabrications
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 8477.90.25
Injection Molding Machine Platen Casting
A large cast iron platen used in injection molding machines for plastics to hold and clamp molds during the injection process. It falls under HTS 8477.90.25 as a specific platen casting designed for machinery working plastics. This component ensures precise alignment and pressure distribution under high temperatures.
Rubber Vulcanization Press Clamp Cylinder
Hydraulic clamp cylinder casting for rubber vulcanizing presses, providing the clamping force to seal molds during curing. Falls under HTS 8477.90.25 as a designated clamp cylinder for rubber working machinery. Constructed from high-strength alloy steel for repeated high-pressure cycles.
Blow Molding Machine Bed Fabrication
Fabricated steel bed assembly for blow molding machines used in plastic bottle production, supporting the parison head and mold carriage. HTS 8477.90.25 covers this as a bed fabrication for plastics machinery. Precision machined for alignment accuracy during high-speed operations.
Thermoforming Machine Platen Weldment
Welded platen assembly for vacuum thermoforming machines processing plastic sheets into trays and packaging. HTS 8477.90.25 includes this as platen weldment for plastics machinery. Features integrated heating channels for uniform sheet temperature.
Plastic Calender Bed Casting
Heavy cast iron bed for plastics calendering machines that produce continuous plastic sheeting. Falls under HTS 8477.90.25 as bed casting for plastics working machinery. Vibration-dampening design supports multiple roll assemblies.
Rubber Mixer Clamp Cylinder Fabrication
Fabricated clamp cylinder housing for Banbury rubber mixers, securing ram during high-shear mixing. HTS 8477.90.25 covers clamp cylinder fabrications for rubber machinery. High-strength construction handles intense mixing forces.
Injection Unit Base Casting
Cast base supporting the plastic injection unit (screw/barrel assembly) on molding machines. Classified HTS 8477.90.25 as base casting for plastics injection machinery. Precision mounting surfaces ensure shot-to-shot consistency.
Hydraulic Press Ram Weldment
Welded ram assembly for hydraulic presses forming rubber gaskets and seals. HTS 8477.90.25 includes ram weldments for rubber working presses. Surface hardened for long service life.
Extrusion Die Clamp Cylinder
Clamp cylinder for securing extrusion dies in plastic profile production lines. Falls under HTS 8477.90.25 as clamp cylinder for plastics extrusion machinery. Quick-change design minimizes downtime.
Vacuum Former Bed Plate Casting
Cast bed plate for vacuum forming machines producing plastic packaging. HTS 8477.90.25 bed casting for plastics thermoforming equipment. Integral vacuum channels for efficient sheet forming.
Tire Mold Press Platen
Massive steel platen for tire curing presses holding expensive tire molds. Classified HTS 8477.90.25 platen for rubber tire manufacturing machinery. Temperature-controlled for uniform vulcanization.
Plastic Welding Machine Base
Cast base for hot plate plastic welding machines joining thermoplastic parts. HTS 8477.90.25 base casting for plastics working machinery. Stable platform resists welding vibration.
Rubber Extruder Ram Fabrication
Fabricated ram for rubber extrusion presses forcing compound through dies. Classified HTS 8477.90.25 ram fabrication for rubber working machinery. Chrome plated for compound release.
Plastic Extruder Base Weldment
A welded steel frame serving as the base for plastic extrusion machinery, providing structural support for the barrel and screw assembly. Classified under HTS 8477.90.25 as a base weldment for plastics processing equipment. It withstands vibrational forces during continuous extrusion operations.
Injection Press Ram Casting
Cast steel ram component for hydraulic injection presses working rubber compounds, delivering force to inject material into molds. Classified in HTS 8477.90.25 as a ram casting for rubber/plastics machinery. Designed for extreme pressure and wear resistance.