Heat-Shrink Wrapping Machine from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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