Pillow Pouch Horizontal Form Fill Seal Machine from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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