Bag Filling and Sealing Machine for Powders from China
Vertical form-fill-seal machine that forms plastic bags from rollstock, fills with powdered products like spices or detergents, then seals. Under HTS 8422.30.9170 as 'other' machinery for filling and closing bags or similar containers. Ideal for dry bulk packaging.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Detail filling method (auger, vibratory) and bag material in commercial invoice
• Obtain food contact material declarations for FDA compliance
• Confirm not pre-formed bags to avoid 8422.40 classification