Thermoforming Machine Platen Weldment from Mexico
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.
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
• 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