Box Erector and Bottom Sealer from Japan
Automated system that erects flat cardboard boxes and seals the bottom with adhesive or tape. Classified in HTS 8422.30.91.91 for closing/sealing boxes prior to filling in production lines.
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
• Submit CAD drawings illustrating box-handling path for classification rulings
• Verify adhesive compatibility with customs chemical declarations
• Plan for 460V installation requirements in industrial zones