Impulse Heat Sealer for Shrink Bags

Tabletop impulse sealer that quickly heats and cools to seal poly bags before shrink tunnel processing. Falls under HTS 8422.40.91.60 as heat sealing machinery integral to shrink film packing workflows.

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 non-impulse conduction sealers

Different sealing technology uses other sealing provisions.

8516.79.00.00Lower: 12.7% vs 35%

If small consumer models

Domestic electric heating appliances.

8422.90.91.60Same rate: 35%

If sealing bars as replacement parts

Parts rather than complete functional units.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Timer and pressure settings documentation confirms industrial use

Blade/no-blade specification affects safety certifications

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