8477.10.90.40 - With a clamp force equal to or greater than 50 tons and less than 300 tons

This HTS classification, 8477.10.90.40, specifically covers injection-molding machines designed for processing thermoplastics, which possess a clamp force ranging from 50 tons up to, but not including, 300 tons. These machines are integral to the manufacturing of a wide array of plastic products through the injection molding process, where molten plastic is injected under high pressure into a mold cavity. The clamp force is a critical physical characteristic that dictates the machine's capacity and the size of molds it can accommodate.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is based solely on the clamp force specification. Subcategory 8477.10.90.30 covers machines with a lower clamp force of less than 50 tons, typically used for smaller, less complex plastic components. Conversely, 8477.10.90.50 and 8477.10.90.60 encompass machines with significantly higher clamp forces, designed for producing larger or more intricate items and requiring greater force to maintain mold closure during the injection process.

As this node is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. The classification is complete at this level, relying on the precise definition of the clamp force range to accurately categorize these specific injection-molding machines. Examples of products manufactured by machines in this category could include components for electronics, automotive parts, packaging, and household goods where the plastic parts are formed using injection molding technology with the defined clamp force range.