Handtmann VF620 Vacuum Filler for Meat

Vacuum-based filling machine for stuffing meat emulsions into casings for sausages, with linked and clipped output for industrial production lines. Falls under HTS 8438.50.00 as essential machinery for meat preparation and forming in food manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China2.8%+35.0%37.8%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico2.8%+10.0%12.8%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada2.8%+10.0%12.8%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany2.8%+10.0%12.8%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan2.8%+10.0%12.8%

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Alternative Classifications

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8438.60.00Lower: 35% vs 37.8%

If designed for filling containers with preserves or similar

Heading 8438.60 specifically covers machinery for preparing/pre-serving food in containers.

8413.81.00Lower: 35% vs 37.8%

If isolated vacuum pumps without filling mechanism

Pumps for liquids are in 8413, separate from complete food machinery.

8438.90Lower: 12.8% vs 37.8%

If stuffing horns or linking attachments sold separately

Accessories/parts of meat prep machines are classified in 8438.90.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include vacuum pump specifications and food-grade certification for sanitary compliance

β€’ Declare as complete system with linker to avoid parts classification pitfalls

β€’ Monitor for dual-use declarations if adaptable to non-meat products

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