Automatic Bottle Filling Machine from China
Industrial machine designed to fill glass or plastic bottles with liquids such as beverages or chemicals at high speeds, often including capping capabilities. Classified under HTS 8422.30.9140 as it is machinery for filling bottles capable of other operations like labeling, but not specifically for food or beverage filling. Falls into 'other' machines for filling bottles or similar containers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.0125%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]
Import Tips
• Verify machine specifications match 'other' category; food-specific fillers go to 8422.30.9142
• Include detailed technical drawings and operation manuals for customs valuation and classification
• Ensure CE marking or equivalent for safety compliance to avoid holds at port