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Paper Bag Gusset Former and Sealer from Japan

Forms gussets and seals bottom of paper shopping bags automatically. Classifies in HTS 8422.30.91.91 for closing paper bags as container sealing machinery.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Bio-degradable adhesive declarations for green claims

• Pinch-fold vs glue testing for bag strength

• Compact footprint specs for retail space constraints