Bag Filling and Sealing Machine from Japan
Vertical form-fill-seal machine that forms plastic bags from roll stock, fills with powders or granules, and seals them. HTS 8422.30.91 covers this as 'other' machinery for filling, closing, and sealing bags/containers. Used for snacks, coffee, pet food.
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
• Detail bag material (PE, PP) and fill weight range in technical docs
• Check food safety certifications like SQF for edible products