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Plastic Pelletizing Cutter from Japan

Rotary knives that cut molten plastic strands into uniform pellets after extrusion. Classified HTS 8477.90.86 as plastics working machinery part. Used in recycling and virgin resin production.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide blade geometry specs and RPM ratings matching pelletizers

• Documentation should reference specific pelletizer models (e.g

• underwater, strand)