Heat-Shrink Wrapping Machine

Industrial machine that applies plastic film around products and uses heat to shrink it tightly for packaging. Classified under HTS 8422.40.91 as other packing or wrapping machinery including heat-shrink wrapping machinery. Used in food, consumer goods, and pharmaceutical industries for secure bundling.

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.

8479.89.65.00Lower: 20.3% vs 35%

If specialized for semiconductor wafer handling

Machines primarily for semiconductor packing may classify as machines not elsewhere specified in Chapter 84.

8428.90.03Same rate: 35%

If designed for continuous industrial wrapping of bulk materials

Other lifting/handling/packing machinery for industrial assembly lines.

8479.89Lower: 20.3% vs 35%

If sold as a complete automated packing system with software control

Complex automated packing systems with integrated controls classify as machines having individual functions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify machine specifications match 'other packing machinery' excluding filling/sealing to avoid reclassification to 8422.30 or 8422.20

Provide detailed technical drawings and end-use certificates for customs valuation and duty assessment