Ulma V240 Vacuum Gas Packaging System from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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