Band Sealing Machine from Japan
Continuous band sealer that heat-seals plastic bags and pouches for products like rice or frozen foods. HTS 8422.40.91 covers this as other packing machinery. Popular in agricultural and frozen food industries.
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
• Certify temperature control accuracy for food safety compliance
• Include conveyor length specs to distinguish inline vs tabletop models