Chamber Vacuum Shrink Wrapper

Vacuum chamber machine that removes air from film-sealed packages then immerses in hot water bath to shrink for meat or seafood products. Falls under HTS 8422.40.91.60 as specialized shrink film and heat sealing equipment.

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.

8419.81.50Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If water bath heating predominant function

Cooking or heating apparatus using baths classify under bakery/domestic ovens.

8422.40Same rate: 35%

If non-vacuum heat sealers only

Simpler sealing without vacuum/shrink combination uses other subheading.

8419.20.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

If modified for medical IV bag sealing

Sterile medical packaging may fall under medical gas machinery.

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Import Tips & Compliance

USDA/FSIS pre-clearance recommended for meat packaging equipment

Document vacuum and shrink cycles separately to avoid oven classification

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