Bottle Labeling Machine from China
Automated applicator that affixes pressure-sensitive or glue-based labels to bottles for product identification. Falls under HTS 8422.30.91 as 'other' machinery for labeling bottles and containers. Common in beverage, cosmetic, and pharma packaging.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify label type (roll-fed vs. sleeve) and bottle shape in invoices
• Comply with labeling regulations like country-of-origin marking
• Avoid reclassification as printers (8443) if no printing function