Thermoforming Machine Platen Weldment

Welded platen assembly for vacuum thermoforming machines processing plastic sheets into trays and packaging. HTS 8477.90.25 includes this as platen weldment for plastics machinery. Features integrated heating channels for uniform sheet temperature.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.1%+35.0%38.1%
🇲🇽Mexico3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇨🇦Canada3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇩🇪Germany3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇯🇵Japan3.1%+10.0%13.1%

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8477.80.01.00Same rate: 38.1%

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7320.90.50Lower: 37.9% vs 38.1%

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8479.90Lower: 10% vs 38.1%

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide thermal specifications and platen size data confirming thermoformer compatibility

Document weld procedures and material certs for quality compliance

Consider drawback eligibility if re-exported in assembled machines

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