Halls Model BP-500 Skin Packaging Machine from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Demonstrate 'skin' vs 'blister' via sample packs; skin packaging clings directly without cavity
• Ensure electrical schematics for customs voltage review; label as 'retail packaging machine'