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8477 - Machinery for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts thereof:

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HTS Code 8477 encompasses a broad range of machinery specifically designed for the processing of rubber and plastics, as well as for manufacturing products from these materials. This classification includes equipment used for molding, extruding, calendering, and other forming operations. The key criterion for inclusion in this category is the material being worked – namely rubber or plastics. This distinguishes it from machinery for working metals (Chapter 84, other headings), wood (Chapter 44), or textiles (Chapter 84, other headings), which fall under different HTS classifications.

Within HTS 8477, further specialization is achieved through subheadings that delineate specific types of machinery based on their primary function and method of processing. For instance, categories exist for injection-molding machines (8477.10), which inject molten plastic into a mold, and extruders (8477.20), which force material through a die to create continuous shapes. Blow-molding machines (8477.30) are distinct for forming hollow plastic items, while vacuum-molding and thermoforming machines (8477.40) utilize heat and vacuum to shape plastic sheets. The inclusion of "Other machinery" (8477.80) captures specialized equipment not covered by the more specific subheadings. Finally, a dedicated subheading (8477.90) is reserved for parts of these machinery, ensuring a complete classification framework for this sector.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 8477?
HTS code 8477 covers Machinery for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts thereof: under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 84: Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof.
›What products are classified under 8477?
This classification covers Machinery for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts thereof:. It falls under Chapter 84: Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof.
›How many HTS codes are under 8477?
There are 7 direct subcategories under this classification.
›What are the subcategories under 8477?
This category contains 7 subcategories including: Injection-molding machines:, Extruders, Blow-molding machines, Vacuum-molding machines and other thermoforming machines, Other machinery for molding or otherwise forming:, and more. Browse the full list below.

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