8477.10.90.30 - With a clamp force less than 50 tons

This HTS classification, 8477.10.90.30, specifically covers injection-molding machines designed for processing thermoplastics that possess a clamp force **less than 50 tons**. These machines are utilized in manufacturing processes where molten thermoplastic material is injected under high pressure into a mold cavity to create shaped products. The defining characteristic for this subcategory is the calibrated measurement of the clamping force, which indicates the machine's capacity for handling smaller mold sizes and lower injection pressures.

This category is distinguished from its sibling categories by the precisely defined clamp force threshold. Unlike machines classified under 8477.10.90.40, 8477.10.90.50, and 8477.10.90.60, which handle progressively larger clamp forces (50 tons and above), this specific classification applies exclusively to those operating below the 50-ton mark. This differentiation is crucial for customs purposes, as clamp force often correlates with the machine's size, complexity, and intended application within the plastics processing industry.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 8477.10.90.30 is therefore definitive for injection-molding machines processing thermoplastics with a clamp force under 50 tons. Examples of products manufactured using such machines could include small plastic components for electronics, medical devices, toys, or packaging elements where precision and a lower force requirement are sufficient.