Ulma V220 Vacuum Gas Packaging System from China
The Ulma V220 is a compact vacuum chamber machine for gas packaging fresh produce and seafood in retail trays. It evacuates air, injects CO2/N2 mix, and heat-seals, classified under HTS 8422.30.91.50 for machines limited to vacuum or gas-based closing/sealing. Ideal for MAP (modified atmosphere packaging) without ancillary filling.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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]
Import Tips
• Include gas mixture specifications and vacuum pump certifications in entry docs to demonstrate compliance with food safety standards like FDA
• Test machine for single-function operation; adding conveyor integration could trigger reclassification—document as standalone unit