Rubber Extruder Screw Barrel Assembly from Japan
This precision-engineered screw and barrel assembly is a core part of rubber extruders used in tire manufacturing and hose production. It falls under HTS 8477.90.86.20 as it is specifically designed for extruders that process unvulcanized rubber into continuous profiles. The assembly facilitates melting, mixing, and forcing rubber through a die under high pressure.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify material compatibility certification (e.g
• for natural vs synthetic rubber) to ensure classification as extruder parts
• Include detailed engineering drawings and end-use statements to avoid misclassification as general machinery parts