Glass Jar Washing Tunnel from Japan
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.
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
• Document throughput capacity (jars/hour) and dimensions for accurate duty assessment
• Comply with EU/FSMA food safety rules; provide material safety data sheets