Machines for skin and blister packaging
Dishwashing machines; machinery for cleaning or drying bottles or other containers; machinery for filling, closing, sealing or labeling bottles, cans, boxes, bags or other containers; machinery for capsuling bottles, jars, tubes and similar containers; other packing or wrapping machinery (including heat-shrink wrapping machinery); machinery for aerating beverages; parts thereof: > Machinery for filling, closing, sealing or labeling bottles, cans, boxes, bags or other containers; machinery for capsuling bottles, jars, tubes and similar containers; machinery for aerating beverages: > Other > Other: > Machinery for filling, closing, sealing, capsuling or labeling boxes, bags or similar containers: > Machines for skin and blister packaging
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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]
Products classified under HTS 8422.30.91.87
Multivac R245 Thermoformer Blister Packaging Machine
The Multivac R245 is a fully automatic thermoforming machine designed for producing high-volume blister packs by forming plastic sheets around products like pharmaceuticals or hardware and sealing them to a backing card. It falls under HTS 8422.30.91.87 as specialized machinery for skin and blister packaging, involving heat-sealing processes for retail packaging. This equipment is widely used in industries requiring protective, transparent packaging.
Ulma Futura Horizontal Form-Fill-Seal Blister Machine
The Ulma Futura HFS machine forms blisters from rollstock film, fills them with products such as medical devices or confectionery, and seals to lidding material for tamper-evident packaging. Classified under HTS 8422.30.91.87 for its specific skin and blister packaging functions using vacuum and heat-sealing. Ideal for food and cosmetics industries seeking hygienic retail packs.
Halls Model BP-500 Skin Packaging Machine
The Halls BP-500 uses vacuum and heat to apply a tight skin of film directly over products on a cardboard backing, creating skin-packed items like tools or toys. It precisely matches HTS 8422.30.91.87 for skin packaging machinery, distinct from standard blister due to direct product contact film. Popular for small hardware and novelty goods.
Minipack Torre MP 405 Skin and Blister Packager
Compact tabletop Minipack Torre MP 405 machine for manual/semi-auto skin and shallow blister packaging of consumer goods like batteries or electronics accessories. Falls under HTS 8422.30.91.87 due to its dedicated heat-sealing platen for skin/blister applications. Suited for small businesses entering retail packaging.
VC999 Vacuum Skin Packaging System
Industrial VC999 system for high-speed vacuum skin packaging of fresh proteins like meat or fish on foam trays with tight film overlay. Classified in HTS 8422.30.91.87 for skin packaging specialization using vacuum to conform film to product contours. Critical for food industry extending shelf life.