Thermoforming Vacuum Machine for Plastic Trays from China
A thermoforming machine that heats plastic sheets and uses vacuum pressure to form them over molds, creating trays, lids, and packaging inserts from materials like polystyrene or PVC. Classified under HTS 8477.59.01.00 for other machinery molding or forming plastic products not elsewhere specified. Ideal for food packaging and disposable container production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide mold samples and production videos demonstrating forming process to distinguish from simple heating equipment
• Ensure labeling specifies plastic sheet compatibility to prevent confusion with metalworking machinery