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