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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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