Plastic Jar Seamer

Machine for seaming metal or plastic closures onto plastic jars, performing only the closing/sealing function. Under HTS 8422.30.91.60 for single-operation capsuling/sealing on jars similar to bottles. Common in sauce or condiment packaging.

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.

8422.30.91.20Same rate: 35%

If designed specifically for beverage bottles

Beverage-specific cappers have a prior statistical suffix.

8422.40Lower: 10% vs 35%

If for other wrapping/sealing not limited to closing

Heat-shrink or multi-wrap sealers go to wrapping machinery.

8479.82.00Same rate: 35%

If for semiconductor wafer containers

Specialized cleanroom packaging may classify as mixing/dispensing machines.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit engineering drawings showing sole seaming mechanism to confirm single operation

Label containers as 'jars' vs 'bottles' accurately in specs to match hierarchy