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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as synthetic rubber sheeting before assembly
Unvulcanized rubber in primary forms is Chapter 40, not machinery parts.
If for tire curing press bladders
Vulcanization equipment parts are in a different heading for finished tire processing.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify bladder material (e.g
• butyl rubber) and cure cycles; ensure pressure vessel compliance certifications; avoid bulk packaging declarations that suggest parts status
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