Capsule Filling Machine

Pharmaceutical equipment that fills gelatin or HPMC capsules with powders, pellets, or liquids semi-automatically. Under HTS 8422.30.91 as 'other' for filling tubes/similar containers like capsules. Essential for nutraceutical and drug production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8479.89Lower: 12.5% vs 35%

If other automatic packing machines

Pharma-specific fillers often go to unspecified packing provisions.

8422.90.91Same rate: 35%

If parts of capsule fillers

Loose parts or incomplete machines classify separately.

8479.89.65.00Lower: 20.3% vs 35%

If for semiconductor test tube filling

Filling apparatus for semiconductor testing vials/tubes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide GMP certification and capsule size compatibility details

Include validation docs for fill accuracy to avoid pharma import holds

Don't classify as tablet presses (8478) if powder-only