Paper Pulp Fruit Tray Forming Machine from Japan
Automated equipment that molds paper pulp into protective fruit trays using pulp slurry deposition and vacuum forming. Classified under HTS 8441.40.00.00 for its specialized paper pulp molding capability. Includes rotary mold stations for high-volume production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
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