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Plastic Jar Seamer from Japan

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.

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

Submit engineering drawings showing sole seaming mechanism to confirm single operation

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