Aseptic Carton Rinser
A precision rinser designed for aseptic cartons, using sterile water and hydrogen peroxide rinses to clean paperboard containers before filling in dairy or juice packaging lines. Its dedicated function of cleaning containers places it under tariff item 8422.20.00 for machinery for cleaning bottles or other containers.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the rinser is integrated with filling and sealing machinery as a single unit
Machinery for filling, closing, or sealing containers falls under heading 84.22, and a combined unit may be classified by its principal function.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the rinser under 8422.20.00 as machinery for cleaning containers, and keep technical specifications to show it is not a filling or sealing machine
• If the rinser is imported as part of a complete filling line, check if it should be classified separately or as a functional unit
• Consult the CBSA for rulings on aseptic processing equipment if uncertain
Related Products under Tariff item 8422.20.00
Ampoule Cleaning and Drying Station
A compact station that combines ultrasonic cleaning and hot air drying for pharmaceutical ampoules, ensuring particle-free surfaces in sterile production environments. It is dedicated to cleaning and drying small glass containers, which falls squarely under tariff item 8422.20.00 for machinery for cleaning or drying bottles or other containers.
Beverage Bottle Washing Machine
An industrial machine that cleans glass or PET bottles used in beverage production by spraying high-pressure water jets and detergents inside and outside the bottles. This is a classic example of machinery for cleaning bottles, directly covered by tariff item 8422.20.00.
Can Rinser and Dryer
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Glass Jar Washing Tunnel
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Industrial Container Air Dryer
A high-velocity air knife dryer used to remove rinse water from cleaned bottles, jars, and cans after washing, essential for label adhesion in packaging. While it performs drying rather than cleaning, it is designed for use with container cleaning machinery and falls under tariff item 8422.20.00 as machinery for drying bottles or other containers.
PET Bottle Inverter Washer
A specialized washer that inverts PET bottles to clean necks and interiors with targeted sprays, followed by compressed air drying for soda bottling. This machine is dedicated to cleaning plastic containers, placing it under tariff item 8422.20.00 for machinery for cleaning or drying bottles or other containers.