Krones Variomec Carton Packer from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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