Pillow Bag Opening and Filling Machine from China
Designed for pillow-style bags, this machine pneumatically opens the bag mouth, fills with powders or liquids, and closes with a zipper or seal. It qualifies for HTS 8422.30.91.80 due to its dedicated bag opening, filling, and closing functions. Used in pharmaceutical and snack 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
• Label as 'bag opening/filling/closing' explicitly on commercial invoice to match HTS description
• Include hygiene certifications like EHEDG for food/pharma to avoid CBP holds