Formech 508FS Vacuum Former from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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