8477.90.86/Thermoformer Vacuum Pump/Japan

Thermoformer Vacuum Pump from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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