Aluminum Can Lidding Machine from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document that the machine handles only lidding; any integrated fillers reclassify it
• Include material compatibility specs (e.g
• aluminum cans) in import declarations