Machinery for cleaning or drying bottles or other containers
Dishwashing machines; machinery for cleaning or drying bottles or other containers; machinery for filling, closing, sealing or labeling bottles, cans, boxes, bags or other containers; machinery for capsuling bottles, jars, tubes and similar containers; other packing or wrapping machinery (including heat-shrink wrapping machinery); machinery for aerating beverages; parts thereof: > Machinery for cleaning or drying bottles or other containers
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Products classified under HTS 8422.20.00.00
Ultrasonic Bottle Cleaner
Tank-based ultrasonic cleaner for small batches of bottles, using cavitation to remove stubborn residues without chemicals. Fits HTS 8422.20.00.00 for container-specific cleaning machinery. Ideal for craft breweries or labs.
Can Rinser and Dryer
Machinery for rinsing and air-drying aluminum or steel cans in beverage canning lines, removing debris and moisture before labeling and filling. It qualifies under HTS 8422.20.00.00 as equipment for cleaning metal containers in food processing. Typically features inverted air knives for efficient drying.
Returnable Bottle Washer
Heavy-duty machine for caustic soaking and jet-rinsing reusable glass bottles in breweries, removing labels and residues. Fits HTS 8422.20.00.00 for industrial container cleaning of returnables. Includes effluent treatment for environmental compliance.
Industrial Container Air Dryer
High-velocity air knife dryer for removing rinse water from cleaned bottles, jars, and cans post-washing. Under HTS 8422.20.00.00 when paired with cleaning for container prep. Essential for label adhesion in packaging.
Beverage Bottle Washing Machine
Industrial machine designed to clean glass or PET bottles used in beverage production by spraying high-pressure water jets and detergents inside and outside the bottles. It falls under HTS 8422.20.00.00 as it is specifically machinery for cleaning bottles prior to filling in bottling lines. Features multiple rinsing stages to ensure hygiene standards for food and beverage containers.
Pharmaceutical Vial Cleaning Machine
Automated system for washing and drying glass vials and ampoules used in pharmaceutical packaging, employing ultrasonic cleaning and sterile air drying. Classified under HTS 8422.20.00.00 for its dedicated function in cleaning small containers before sterile filling. Includes HEPA-filtered air systems to maintain cleanliness.
Glass Jar Washing Tunnel
Continuous tunnel-style washer for cleaning empty glass jars used in food preserving, with multi-stage soaking, brushing, and rinsing. Falls under HTS 8422.20.00.00 for machinery dedicated to container cleaning in packaging lines. Often includes inversion for complete internal cleaning.
PET Bottle Inverter Washer
Specialized washer that inverts PET bottles to clean necks and interiors with targeted sprays, followed by compressed air drying for soda bottling. Classified in HTS 8422.20.00.00 for its role in preparing plastic containers. Prevents contamination in high-speed filling operations.
Ampoule Cleaning and Drying Station
Compact station for ultrasonic cleaning and hot air drying of pharmaceutical ampoules, ensuring particle-free surfaces. Under HTS 8422.20.00.00 as machinery for small container cleaning in sterile pharma production. Modular design for cleanroom integration.
Aseptic Carton Rinser
Precision rinser for Tetra Pak-style aseptic cartons, using sterile water and hydrogen peroxide rinses before filling. Classified under HTS 8422.20.00.00 for cleaning paperboard containers in dairy/juice packaging. Maintains aseptic conditions throughout.