Pillow Bag Opening and Filling Machine from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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