Vacuum Forming Platen Casting from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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 aluminum alloy composition and heat treatment; provide vacuum specification data; watch for aluminum tariff applicability