L-Bar Sealer with Shrink Tunnel Combo

Integrated machine that seals film using an L-shaped hot wire then shrinks it via adjacent tunnel for products like consumer goods boxes. Falls under HTS 8422.40.91.60 for combined heat sealing and shrink film operations in wrapping machinery.

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 simple sealers without integrated shrink tunnel

Other sealing machines excluding specific shrink film types fall under the residual 'other' subheading.

8479.89.65.00Lower: 20.3% vs 35%

If for continuous motion packaging lines

High-speed continuous packaging machines may classify under different chapter 84 provisions.

8419.20.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

If balloon or tire inflation sealing applications

Specialized heat sealing for inflatable products shifts to medical/industrial gas machinery.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide engineering drawings showing integrated sealing/shrinking functions to prevent splitting into separate HTS codes

Ensure voltage compatibility certification (e.g

UL or CE) for customs clearance

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