Flexible Pouch Filling and Sealer from China
Machine for filling stand-up pouches with liquids or powders and heat-sealing the top. Falls under HTS 8422.30.91.91 for filling and sealing bags/pouches as 'other' container types in packaging.
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
• Certify FDA compliance for food-grade contact parts; common issue is missing material safety data
• Calibrate scales for accurate fill weights to meet net content labeling laws
• Insure against transit damage as these machines have delicate sealing heads