Continuous Band Sealer with Cooling Tunnel from Japan
Horizontal conveyor band sealer that heat-seals plastic bags then cools and optionally shrinks via tunnel for powders or granules. Classified under HTS 8422.40.91.60 for its heat sealing and shrink film capabilities.
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
• Validate Teflon band material specs for food contact compliance
• Speed rating documentation helps distinguish industrial vs lab models
• Avoid 'bag closing' declaration which may go to 8422.40.90