Thermoformer Vacuum Pump from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Prove integration with thermoforming cycle controls and sheet sizes
• Classify as machinery part, not standalone pump (8414)
• Document vacuum level specs (e.g
• 29" Hg) for plastics forming