Injection Molding Machine Platen Casting from Canada
A heavy-duty cast iron platen used in rubber injection molding machines under HTS 8477.10.30 to securely hold molds during high-pressure injection cycles. It falls under 8477.90.25.40 as a specified base, bed, platen casting dedicated to these semiconductor-related rubber processing machines.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Verify the part is exclusively for machines of 8477.10.30/40/90 via manufacturer specs to avoid reclassification
• Provide detailed engineering drawings and end-use certification for customs valuation