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Thermoforming Vacuum Machine for Plastic Trays from China

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 machinery for molding or otherwise forming plastics, not specified elsewhere in Chapter 84.

Duty Rate — China → Canada

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Import Tips

• Ensure the machine is designed for thermoforming, not vacuum forming of other materials

• Provide the heating element specifications and mold size capabilities

• Verify that the machine meets Canadian electrical safety standards