Shrink Wrap Tray Sealer

Machine forms trays, loads products like bakery items, applies shrink film, and seals via heat tunnel. Classified in HTS 8422.40.91.50 for tray packing and sealing, though with heat-shrink elements for secure retail packaging. Popular in food service industries.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8422.40Same rate: 35%

If heat-shrink wrapping is the dominant function

Specific provision for heat-shrink machinery takes precedence.

8419.89.95Higher: 39.2% vs 35%

If for high-heat industrial drying integrated with sealing

Furnaces/ovens for heat treatment may classify if temp exceeds packing norms.

8422.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If parts thereof, like sealing heads only

Parts have separate tariffs from complete machines.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test heat-shrink compliance with EU/ US food safety standards before import

Invoice must specify 'tray forming' to distinguish from pure wrapping