8422.40.91.60 - Machines for shrink film and heat sealing

HTS code 8422.40.91.60 specifically covers machinery designed for the application of shrink film and heat sealing processes to various containers. This category encompasses machines that utilize heat to shrink plastic film around products or packaging, creating a tight, secure seal. Examples include shrink wrappers for individual items, multi-packs, or palletized goods where the primary function is the heat-shrinking of film for containment or protection.

This classification distinguishes itself from its sibling categories by focusing solely on the shrink film and heat sealing mechanism. For instance, while 8422.40.91.70 pertains to general wrapping machinery, 8422.40.91.60 is more precise, isolating the specific heat-sealing function. It is also distinct from 8422.40.91.50, which deals with the formation, packing, and closing of cases and trays, and 8422.40.91.40, which covers strapping machines that use bands for securing.

As this HTS code represents a leaf node in the tariff schedule, there are no further subcategories under 8422.40.91.60. Therefore, classification within this code hinges on the definitive function of the machinery being the application of shrink film through heat sealing, distinguishing it from other types of packing and wrapping machinery found within heading 8422.