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Continuous Band Sealer with Cooling Tunnel from Germany

Horizontal conveyor band sealer that heat-seals plastic bags then cools and optionally shrinks via tunnel for powders or granules. Classified under HTS 8422.40.91.60 for its heat sealing and shrink film capabilities.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Validate Teflon band material specs for food contact compliance

• Speed rating documentation helps distinguish industrial vs lab models

• Avoid 'bag closing' declaration which may go to 8422.40.90