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Plastic Blow Molding Clamp Cylinder from Mexico

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.

Duty Rate — Mexico → 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

Certify hydraulic specifications and pressure ratings; provide evidence of exclusive use in blow molding; check for anti-dumping duties on certain hydraulic cylinders