Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) Machine for Snack Bags from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify machine specifications match 'forming, filling, and sealing' functions to avoid reclassification as simple fillers
• Include detailed technical manuals and videos demonstrating bag formation process for CBP review