Vulcanization Press Platen from China
Heated steel platens in rubber vulcanization presses that apply pressure and heat to cure rubber sheets into tires or mats. Under HTS 8477.90.86 as rubber working machinery parts. Key for automotive tire production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include temperature uniformity specs (e.g
• ±2°C) and hydraulic compatibility certification
• Mark as 'hydraulic press platen for rubber vulcanization' exclusively
• Avoid 8477.10 mixer parts classification; platens are press-specific