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%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
• Detail bag material (PE, PP) and fill weight range in technical docs
• Check food safety certifications like SQF for edible products