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Blow Molding Base Cup Welder Tooling from Japan

Heated welding fixtures that attach plastic base cups to blow-molded containers for stability. Classified HTS 8477.90.86.30 as specialized assembly parts for blow-molding lines. Temperature controlled for plastic welding without deformation.

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

• Specify base cup dimensions and container mating surfaces

• Include temperature control specifications for plastics welding

• Document integration with blow-molding take-out robots