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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Certify temperature control accuracy for food safety compliance
• Include conveyor length specs to distinguish inline vs tabletop models