Heat-Shrink Tunnel for Packaging Lines from China
A heat-shrink tunnel applies controlled heat to shrink plastic film around products for secure bundling and protection. It qualifies under HTS 8422.90.91.60 as a part specifically designed for heat-shrink wrapping machinery, which falls within other wrapping and packaging machines. This component is essential for industrial packaging operations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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]
Import Tips
• Verify compatibility with specific wrapping machine models via manufacturer specs to ensure proper classification
• Include detailed engineering drawings and end-use certificates to avoid misclassification as general machinery parts
• Check for CE marking or equivalent for safety compliance, as packaging parts often face strict regulatory scrutiny