Injection Molding Machine Platen Casting from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.0125%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]
Import Tips
• Verify material composition (e.g
• cast iron or steel) for correct classification; obtain manufacturer's declaration confirming use in plastic/rubber machinery; watch for misclassification as general machine parts under 8479