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Stretch Wrapping Machine

Automated equipment that wraps stretchable plastic film around pallets or loads to secure them for transport. Falls under HTS 8422.40.91 as other wrapping machinery for industrial palletizing. Essential for logistics in warehousing and distribution centers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8428.90.03Higher: 40% vs 37.5%

If for heavy industrial pallet wrapping integrated with conveyors

May classify under other machinery for handling/packing in manufacturing.

8479.89.65.00Lower: 22.5% vs 37.5%

If purpose-built for cleanroom semiconductor pallet wrapping

Specialized semiconductor handling/packing equipment.

8422.30.91Same rate: 37.5%

If includes significant bottle/carton sealing functions

Combination machines with sealing features shift to sealing machinery heading.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Include pallet load capacity specs in import docs to distinguish from simple manual wrappers

• Ensure CE marking for EU-origin machines to facilitate customs clearance