Sanitary Can Seamer for Food Processing from Japan
Hygienic stainless steel seamer for sealing tinplate food cans containing vegetables, fruits, or pet food. Features steam injection for vacuum sealing and CIP cleaning compatibility. Falls under HTS 8422.30.11.00 due to its specific function for hermetic can closure.
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
• FDA registration required for food contact machinery; provide material certificates (e.g
• 316L stainless)
• Label as 'can-sealing only' to prevent reclassification; avoid multi-purpose descriptions