Pharmaceutical Vial Cleaning Machine
An automated system for washing and drying glass vials and ampoules used in pharmaceutical packaging, employing ultrasonic cleaning and sterile air drying. This machinery is specifically for cleaning and drying small containers in pharmaceutical production, falling under tariff item 8422.20.00.
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 |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the machine's primary function is sterilization by temperature change
Machinery for sterilizing by heat may fall under heading 84.19 if cleaning is subsidiary.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the vial cleaning machine under 8422.20.00 as machinery for cleaning or drying containers, and keep records of its pharmaceutical application
• Ensure compliance with Health Canada requirements for equipment used in drug manufacturing
• Have technical documentation ready to support classification if the machine includes drying features
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.
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.
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
Machinery designed for rinsing and air-drying aluminum or steel cans in beverage canning lines, removing debris and moisture before labeling and filling. This equipment is dedicated to cleaning metal containers, placing it under tariff item 8422.20.00 for machinery for cleaning or drying bottles or other containers.
Glass Jar Washing Tunnel
A continuous tunnel-style washer for cleaning empty glass jars used in food preserving, with multi-stage soaking, brushing, and rinsing. This machinery is specifically designed for cleaning containers, falling under tariff item 8422.20.00 for machinery for cleaning or drying bottles or other containers.
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.