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

13.1%

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

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