Chamber Vacuum Shrink Wrapper from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• USDA/FSIS pre-clearance recommended for meat packaging equipment
• Document vacuum and shrink cycles separately to avoid oven classification