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SencorpWhite 1500W Twin Shuttle Thermoformer from Japan

The SencorpWhite 1500W features twin shuttle platens for continuous vacuum thermoforming of medical packaging trays from PET and polystyrene. Under HTS 8477.40.01.00 for thermoforming machines producing plastic medical devices. High-speed operation ensures sterile barrier packaging.

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

• Include FDA validation docs if for medical use to expedite clearance and avoid health product scrutiny

• Declare servo-driven controls accurately; mismatches lead to engineering equipment misclassification