Automatic Bag Filling and Sealing Machine from Japan
This machine automatically opens pre-formed plastic bags, fills them with bulk products like granules or powders, and seals them shut using heat sealing technology. It falls under HTS 8422.30.91.80 as specialized machinery designed specifically for the opening, filling, and closing of bags in packaging lines. Commonly used in food and agricultural industries for high-volume production.
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%
Import Tips
• Verify machine specifications match 'opening, filling, and closing bags' to avoid reclassification under general packing machinery
• Include detailed technical manuals and parts lists in documentation for customs valuation and origin certification