Blow Molding Extruder Head Assembly from China
This is the core component of blow-molding machines that extrudes molten plastic parisons for bottle production. It falls under HTS 8477.90.86.30 as a specialized part designed exclusively for blow-molding machinery used in plastics processing. The assembly includes die heads, mandrels, and cooling rings essential for forming hollow plastic containers.
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
• Verify part compatibility certification with specific blow-molding machine models to avoid misclassification as general machinery parts
• Include detailed engineering drawings and OEM specifications in documentation to prove exclusive use in blow-molding operations
• Watch for common pitfalls like incorrect valuation when importing assemblies versus individual components