Retort Pouch Form Fill Seal Machine from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.0125%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]
Import Tips
• Provide retort validation data (121°C/30min capability) for classification support
• Include material safety data sheets for multi-layer films used