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High-Temperature Bimetallic Screw for PET Extrusion from China

Bimetallic barrel screw engineered for high-temperature extrusion of PET for bottle preforms, with enhanced wear resistance for abrasive polyester melts. Falls under HTS 8477.90.45.01 as a part for plastics profile extrusion machinery. Features optimized flight geometry for shear-sensitive materials.

Duty Rate — China → United States

40.6%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Specify polymer type (PET) in commercial invoices to affirm plastics machinery use

Include flight pitch and compression ratio details for engineering validation