Automatic Bottle Capping Machine

Industrial machine designed solely for applying screw caps to PET or glass bottles in beverage production lines. Classified under HTS 8422.30.91.60 as it performs only the capping operation on bottles, fitting the 'other' category for filling, closing, or labeling machinery. Excludes multi-function units that also fill or label.

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.

8422.30.91.40Same rate: 35%

If also performs filling or labeling

Multi-operation machines (e.g., fill + cap) fall under the broader 'other' subheading before single-operation specs.

8422.40Lower: 10% vs 35%

If for cans rather than bottles

Dedicated can sealing machinery is specified separately from bottle/jar cappers.

8479.89.95Higher: 37.5% vs 35%

If sold as part of a complete packaging line

Machines unlisted elsewhere or for multiple container types may classify as other packing machines.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify machine performs only capping/lidding to qualify under 8422.30.91.60; multi-function models shift to 8422.30.91.40

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