Handtmann VF620 Vacuum Filler for Meat from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include vacuum pump specifications and food-grade certification for sanitary compliance
• Declare as complete system with linker to avoid parts classification pitfalls
• Monitor for dual-use declarations if adaptable to non-meat products