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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8422.30Same rate: 35%

If for filling, closing, or sealing cans or bottles

Different container types like rigid cans shift to separate provisions.

8479.89.65.00Lower: 20.3% vs 35%

If for cleanroom pouching of semiconductor materials

Specialized apparatus for semiconductor processing uses different statistical notes.

8422.90.91Same rate: 35%

If imported as parts for assembly

Parts of filling/sealing machines classify under parts heading, not complete machines.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide film type compatibility specs and output rates to confirm pouch-forming capability

Ensure FDA compliance documentation if for food contact packaging to avoid holds

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