Formech 508FS Vacuum Former from Japan
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 — 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
• 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