Machines for forming, filling and sealing bags/pouches
Dishwashing machines; machinery for cleaning or drying bottles or other containers; machinery for filling, closing, sealing or labeling bottles, cans, boxes, bags or other containers; machinery for capsuling bottles, jars, tubes and similar containers; other packing or wrapping machinery (including heat-shrink wrapping machinery); machinery for aerating beverages; parts thereof: > Machinery for filling, closing, sealing or labeling bottles, cans, boxes, bags or other containers; machinery for capsuling bottles, jars, tubes and similar containers; machinery for aerating beverages: > Other > Other: > Machinery for filling, closing, sealing, capsuling or labeling boxes, bags or similar containers: > Machines for forming, filling and sealing bags/pouches
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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]
Products classified under HTS 8422.30.91.85
Stand-Up Pouch Form Fill Seal Machine
Automated machine forming stand-up pouches with bottom gussets from laminate films, filling liquids like sauces, and hermetic sealing. HTS 8422.30.91.85 applies as it performs all three functions for retail pouches. Popular for condiments, baby food, and cosmetics.
Stick Pack Form Fill Seal Machine for Sachets
Machine forming narrow stick packs/sachets from OPP film, filling powders like sugar or seasonings, and sealing three sides. Falls squarely under HTS 8422.30.91.85 for sachet pouch processing. Perfect for single-serve condiments and pharmaceuticals.
Pre-Made Pouch Filling and Sealing Machine
While handling pre-made pouches, advanced models include folding/forming stations before filling and sealing. Borderline HTS 8422.30.91.85 if forming features present. Used for gusseted Doy packs with liquids.
Liquid Pouch Servo-Driven Form Fill Seal
Servo-controlled precision machine forming pouches for beverages or oils, piston filling accurate volumes, and nitrogen flush sealing. HTS 8422.30.91.85 for complete pouch lifecycle processing. High demand for dairy and edible oil packaging.
Medical Grade Pouch Form Fill Seal Machine
Cleanroom-compatible machine forming sterile pouches from medical-grade films, filling syringes/devices, and validation sealing. Classifies HTS 8422.30.91.85 unless medical instrument status applies. For pharmaceutical and device packaging.
Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) Machine for Snack Bags
A VFFS machine that forms rolls of plastic film into bags, fills them with snacks like chips or nuts, and seals them in a continuous vertical process. Classified under HTS 8422.30.91.85 as it specifically forms, fills, and seals bags or pouches for packaging. Ideal for high-speed production of pillow-style snack pouches.
Pillow Pouch Horizontal Form Fill Seal Machine
Horizontal machine that creates pillow-style pouches from flat film rolls, fills with powders or granules, and seals longitudinally and transversely. Falls under HTS 8422.30.91.85 due to its integrated forming, filling, and sealing for bags/pouches. Commonly used for packaging sugar, flour, or pet food.
Spouted Pouch Rotary Form Fill Seal Machine
Rotary indexing machine that forms pouches, inserts fitment spouts, fills with viscous products, and seals. Precisely matches HTS 8422.30.91.85 for machines forming, filling, and sealing bags/pouches. Used for juices, lotions, and detergents.
Quad Seal Pouch Form Fill Seal Machine
High-precision machine producing quad seal pouches from PE/foil laminates, filling dry goods, and ultrasonic sealing. Classifies under HTS 8422.30.91.85 for complete bag/pouch processing. Essential for premium coffee, tea, and supplement packaging.
Retort Pouch Form Fill Seal Machine
Specialized machine for forming multi-layer retort pouches capable of high-temperature sterilization, filling prepared foods, and sealing. HTS 8422.30.91.85 due to pouch forming/filling/sealing sequence. Used for ready meals, pet food, and medical pouches.