Thermoforming Vacuum Machine for Plastic Trays from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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