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Thermoformer Vacuum Pump

Specialized pump creating vacuum to form heated plastic sheets over molds in thermoforming machines. Under HTS 8477.90.86 as plastics machinery part. Used for trays and packaging.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China3.1%+37.5%40.6%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico3.1%+10.0%13.1%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada3.1%+10.0%13.1%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8414.80Lower: 16.2% vs 40.6%

If general industrial vacuum pumps

Lack of plastics machinery specificity moves to pumps chapter.

8477.90Same rate: 40.6%

If pumps for injection molding machines

Different plastics process subheading.

8479.89Lower: 15% vs 40.6%

If food packaging thermoforming

Food machinery classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Prove integration with thermoforming cycle controls and sheet sizes

β€’ Classify as machinery part, not standalone pump (8414)

β€’ Document vacuum level specs (e.g

β€’ 29" Hg) for plastics forming