Returnable Bottle Washer
A heavy-duty machine for caustic soaking and jet-rinsing reusable glass bottles in breweries, removing labels and residues. This machinery is designed for cleaning returnable containers, directly covered by 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 |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the effluent treatment system is a separate machine for filtering water
Separate water filtering equipment may fall under heading 84.21.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare the returnable bottle washer under 8422.20.00 as machinery for cleaning bottles, and specify its use for reusable containers
• If the washer includes effluent treatment systems, confirm whether those are integral or separate for classification
• Ensure compliance with Canadian electrical and safety standards for brewery equipment
Related Products under Tariff item 8422.20.00
Ampoule Cleaning and Drying Station
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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
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Can Rinser and Dryer
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Glass Jar Washing Tunnel
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Industrial Container Air Dryer
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