Ply Severing Knife Assembly
Precision cutting assembly with rotating blades for severing rubber plies to exact lengths during tire building on forming machines. Classified under HTS 8477.90.86.40 as it is a dedicated component for pneumatic tire forming equipment, ensuring accurate material feed.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as interchangeable industrial knives or blades separately
Standalone knives and blades for rubber working are classified in Chapter 82 as tools, not machinery parts.
If for parts of general plastics or rubber extrusion machines
If not exclusively for tire formers, it may fall under parts for extrusion machinery in the same chapter.
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• Include sharpening and wear specifications in invoices; certify blades for high-speed rubber cutting to prevent duty disputes; watch for anti-dumping duties on certain tool steels from specific countries
Related Products under HTS 8477.90.86.40
Tread Ring Expander Tool
Pneumatic expander tool that stretches and positions the uncured tread ring onto the tire carcass in forming machines for pneumatic tires. It is a part under HTS 8477.90.86.40 for precise tire shaping.
Tire Building Drum
A cylindrical drum used in tire forming machines to shape and layer uncured rubber plies, beads, and sidewalls into a green tire carcass. It falls under HTS 8477.90.86.40 as a key part of machines specifically for forming pneumatic tires, enabling precise radial or bias ply construction.
Bead Ring Applicator Mechanism
Automated mechanism that positions and seats wire-reinforced bead rings onto the tire carcass during the forming process in pneumatic tire machines. It is specifically a part of tire forming machines under HTS 8477.90.86.40, critical for structural integrity.
Green Tire Transfer Ring
Expandable ring that grips and transfers the shaped green tire from the building drum to the next station in forming machines. Falls under HTS 8477.90.86.40 as an integral part for handling uncured pneumatic tires during formation.
Servomotor for Tire Former Positioning
High-precision servomotor controlling the axial and radial positioning of components in pneumatic tire forming machines. Classified in HTS 8477.90.86.40 due to its dedicated role in tire building automation.
Shaper Head Bladder Assembly
Inflatable rubber bladder in the shaper head of tire forming machines that expands to shape the inner liner and crown the green tire. Specifically for pneumatic tire formers under HTS 8477.90.86.40.