Vertical Form Fill Seal Bag Machine from Japan
A vertical machine that forms bags from roll stock, opens the top, fills with products like snacks or frozen foods, and closes via ultrasonic or heat sealing. Classified under HTS 8422.30.91.80 only if handling pre-formed bags; otherwise separate. Ideal for high-speed packaging of dry goods.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide engineering drawings showing bag handling mechanism to confirm it processes pre-formed bags
• Obtain ISO 22000 or equivalent certifications for food-contact machinery to expedite FDA clearance