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Plastic Injection Molding Barrel

A heated cylindrical barrel housing the screw in plastic injection molding machines, where plastic pellets are melted before injection. Classified under HTS 8477.90.86 as a part for plastics working machinery. Critical for producing automotive parts, bottles, and consumer goods.

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.

8477.90.65.00Same rate: 40.6%

If for parts of blow molding machines instead of injection molding

Specific plastics machinery types have dedicated subheadings.

8479.89.65.00Lower: 22.5% vs 40.6%

If designed for food processing machinery

End-use in food machinery shifts classification out of plastics-specific parts.

8454.90.00Lower: 37.5% vs 40.6%

If used in metal injection molding

Machinery for working metals uses Chapter 84 headings for foundry equipment.

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€’ Provide heat resistance specs and compatibility certificates showing use only in plastics injection machines

β€’ Label as 'replacement part for injection molding' to distinguish from new machine components