Formech 508FS Vacuum Former from China
The Formech 508FS is a compact vacuum-molding machine designed for forming thin plastic sheets into custom shapes using vacuum pressure and heat. It falls under HTS 8477.40.01.00 as a vacuum-molding thermoforming machine specifically for processing plastic sheets into products like packaging trays and prototypes. Ideal for small-scale production in signage, packaging, and medical device fabrication.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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 machine specifications match thermoforming definition; provide technical datasheets showing vacuum and heat-platen functions to CBP
• Include end-use certification if for semiconductor wafer trays to avoid reclassification; ensure HS annotation compliance