Automatic Bottle Filler for PET Bottles from China
This machinery automatically fills plastic PET bottles with liquids such as beverages or chemicals using volumetric piston or flowmeter technology. It falls under HTS 8422.30.9170 as 'other' machinery for filling bottles or similar containers, distinct from linear or rotary types specified elsewhere. Designed for high-speed production lines in food and beverage industries.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Verify machine capacity and automation level in technical specs to confirm 'other' classification under 8422.30.9170
• Provide FDA compliance docs if for food/beverage; include CE marking for safety standards
• Avoid misclassification as parts by ensuring complete functional unit import