VC999 Vacuum Skin Packaging System from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide NSF/hygiene certifications for food contact; detail film types used
• Customs may require throughput specs (packs/min); match invoice exactly