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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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