8422.30.91.50/Ulma V220 Vacuum Gas Packaging System/Japan

Ulma V220 Vacuum Gas Packaging System from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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