Other
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 > Other
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]
Products classified under HTS 8477.90.25.80
Injection Molding Machine Platen Casting
A large cast iron platen used in plastic injection molding machines to hold and clamp molds during the injection process. It falls under HTS 8477.90.25.80 as a platen casting, which is a key part of machinery for working plastics or manufacturing plastic products. These platens provide the structural base for high-pressure mold clamping.
Rubber Extruder Base Weldment
A fabricated steel weldment serving as the base frame for rubber extrusion machinery, providing stability during continuous rubber profile production. Classified under HTS 8477.90.25.80 as a base weldment for rubber working machinery. It supports the extruder barrel and die assembly under high operational stresses.
Plastic Blow Molding Clamp Cylinder
Hydraulic clamp cylinder assembly for blow molding machines that secures parison molds during plastic bottle production. This part is explicitly covered under HTS 8477.90.25.80 as a clamp cylinder for plastics manufacturing machinery. It handles the repetitive high-force clamping cycles essential for hollow plastic container formation.
Thermoforming Machine Ram Casting
Heavy-duty cast ram used in vacuum thermoforming equipment to press heated plastic sheets into molds for packaging trays. Falls under HTS 8477.90.25.80 as a ram casting for plastics working machinery. Provides precise downward force for forming operations.
Rubber Calender Bed Plate
Massive steel bed plate that forms the foundation for rubber calendering machines used to produce uniform rubber sheeting. Classified in HTS 8477.90.25.80 as a bed plate for rubber working machinery. Absorbs vibrations from multiple roll operations.
Plastic Injection Machine Base Fabrication
Welded steel base fabrication supporting the toggle mechanism and injection unit of large plastic injection molding machines. HTS 8477.90.25.80 covers this as a base fabrication for plastics manufacturing equipment. Designed for 1000+ ton clamping force applications.
Extrusion Die Clamp Cylinder
Pneumatic clamp cylinder for securing extrusion dies in plastic profile production lines. Covered by HTS 8477.90.25.80 as clamp cylinder for plastics working machinery. Enables quick die changes in continuous extrusion operations.
Vacuum Forming Platen Casting
Aluminum cast platen for vacuum forming machines used in producing plastic packaging and automotive trim. HTS 8477.90.25.80 includes platens for plastics thermoforming equipment. Features integrated heating channels and vacuum ports.
Rubber Mixing Mill Ram Assembly
Hydraulic ram assembly for open rubber mixing mills that presses rubber compounds against mixing rolls. Classified under HTS 8477.90.25.80 as ram for rubber working machinery. Critical for safety and compound containment during mastication.
Plastic Pelletizing Bed Frame
Heavy steel bed frame for underwater plastic pelletizing systems that support high-speed rotating knives cutting extruded strands. HTS 8477.90.25.80 covers beds for plastics manufacturing machinery. Withstands continuous water-cooled cutting operations.