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Plastic Blow Molding Die Head

The die assembly in blow molding machines that extrudes molten plastic parison for hollow containers like bottles. HTS 8477.90.86 covers this as a plastics working machinery part. Used for HDPE milk jugs and PET water bottles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China3.1%+37.5%40.6%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico3.1%+10.0%13.1%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada3.1%+10.0%13.1%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8477.90Same rate: 40.6%

If parts of thermoforming machines

Different plastics forming process (sheet vs extrusion).

8480.79Lower: 15.6% vs 40.6%

If precision mold for injection, not extrusion

Injection molds classified as separate tooling.

8479.20.00.00Lower: 37.5% vs 40.6%

If for pelletizing machinery dies

Pellet-making dies are under different plastics machinery subheading.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Supply parison thickness control specs and multi-layer capability to prove blow molding specificity

β€’ Invoice must state 'for extrusion blow molding machines' with diameter range