Injection Molding Machine Platen Casting from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.1%
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
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