Thermoforming Vacuum Machine for Plastic Trays
This thermoforming machine heats plastic sheets and uses vacuum pressure to form them over molds, creating trays, lids, and packaging inserts from materials like polystyrene or PVC. It is classified under tariff item 8477.59.00 as other plastic molding machinery.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the machine is used for cutting or trimming plastic
Cutting and trimming machinery for plastic is classified under 8477.80.00.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the machine's heating elements comply with Canadian electrical safety standards
• Provide the mold type and plastic sheet specifications to the CBSA
• Check if the machine requires an import permit under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act for any plastic materials
Related Products under Tariff item 8477.59.00
Blow Molding Machine for Plastic Bottles
This blow molding machine uses compressed air to inflate heated plastic preforms into molds, forming hollow plastic bottles and containers from PET or HDPE materials. It is classified under tariff item 8477.59.00 as other machinery for molding or forming rubber or plastic products.
Calendering Machine for Rubber Conveyor Belts
This multi-roll calender squeezes rubber compounds through heated rollers to form uniform sheets for conveyor belts and roofing materials. It is classified under tariff item 8477.59.00 as other machinery for forming rubber products, not elsewhere specified.
Compression Molding Press for Plastic Components
This hydraulic press compresses preheated plastic material in open molds under high pressure to form automotive parts and electrical insulators from thermoset resins. It is classified under tariff item 8477.59.00 as other machinery for molding plastic products.
Film Casting Machine for Plastic Sheeting
This film casting machine casts molten plastic onto chilled rollers to form thin continuous films used in packaging and agricultural mulch from polyethylene resins. It is classified under tariff item 8477.59.00 as other machinery for forming plastic products.
Plastic Bottle Preform Injection Molder
This specialized injection molder produces PET preforms that are later blown into bottles, using precise multi-cavity molds. Although injection-based, it is classified under tariff item 8477.59.00 when not meeting specific injection criteria, as it is designed for preform production.
Rotational Molding Machine for Plastic Tanks
This rotational molding machine rotates a mold filled with plastic powder around two axes while heating, producing seamless large containers like water tanks from polyethylene. It is classified under tariff item 8477.59.00 as other machinery for molding plastic products.