Krones Variomec Carton Packer from China
High-speed carton erector-filler-sealer for beverage industry, handling RSC cartons with cans or bottles. Automatically opens knockdown cartons, drop-packs products, and tape-seals tops. HTS 8422.30.91.86 applies due to its dedicated box manipulation functions.
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
• Include production line integration specs to distinguish from standalone fillers
• Declare hygienic design features (IP65 rating) for food safety compliance
• Watch for overclassification as 'other' if machine handles multiple container types