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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