Aluminum Can Lidding Machine

Standalone machinery that applies foil or plastic lids to aluminum cans via heat sealing for food packaging. Fits HTS 8422.30.91.60 as it exclusively performs the lidding/sealing operation on cans, not involving filling or labeling. Used in canning lines for soups or pet food.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8422.30Same rate: 35%

If for non-bottle/can containers like boxes

Heading specifies bottles/cans; other containers shift to linear 8422.30.90.

8422.19.00Same rate: 35%

If it also washes containers prior to lidding

Dishwashing or cleaning machinery is a separate heading.

8438.80.00Same rate: 35%

If for industrial milk powder or chemical containers

Certain closing machinery for bulk industrial use may fall under other machinery.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document that the machine handles only lidding; any integrated fillers reclassify it

Include material compatibility specs (e.g

aluminum cans) in import declarations