Ulma V240 Vacuum Gas Packaging System
The Ulma V240 is a horizontal form-fill-seal machine that creates packages, fills them with products like fresh produce, and applies vacuum or inert gas flushing before sealing. Classified under HTS 8422.30.9130 due to its specific vacuum or gas packaging functionality during the filling process for containers like flexible pouches. Ideal for perishable goods packaging in retail-ready formats.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If designed for filling cans or metal containers only
Specific provisions exist for machinery handling bottles, cans, or similar rigid containers separately.
If for industrial semiconductor wafer pouches
Machinery for packing semiconductor materials may shift to Chapter 84 heading for mfg equipment.
If for general sealing without vacuum/gas features
Other sealing machines lack the specific vacuum/gas tech, falling into residual categories.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide gas flush system schematics to customs for proper subheading verification under vacuum/gas provisions
• Label equipment clearly as 'food-grade' to meet import hygiene standards; pitfall is reclassification without proof
• Obtain prior notice filings for machinery over certain weights to expedite FDA clearance
Related Products under HTS 8422.30.91.30
Totally Packaged TVP-500 Vacuum Filler
TVP-500 fills and vacuums seals bags for medical supplies or food, with optional gas flush. HTS 8422.30.9130 applies to its filling-integrated vacuum/gas packaging for bags/containers.
Reepack RTR 687 Vacuum Skin Packer
Reepack RTR 687 applies vacuum skin packaging to meat trays during filling/sealing. HTS 8422.30.9130 for vacuum packaging machinery.
Minipack Torre MVS 52X Vacuum Chamber Filler
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Dreampack DP-400 Gas Flush Machine
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Sidel EVO Matrix Vacuum Capsuler
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Multivac R245 Vacuum Packaging Machine
The Multivac R245 is a thermoforming vacuum packaging machine used for filling and sealing food products like meats and cheeses in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) to extend shelf life. It falls under HTS 8422.30.9130 as it performs vacuum or gas packaging operations on containers such as trays and bags during the filling process. This equipment is specialized for high-volume production lines in food processing.