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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+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8479.89Lower: 15% vs 37.5%

If other automatic packing machines

Pharma-specific fillers often go to unspecified packing provisions.

8422.90.91Same rate: 37.5%

If parts of capsule fillers

Loose parts or incomplete machines classify separately.

8479.89.65.00Lower: 22.5% vs 37.5%

If for semiconductor test tube filling

Filling apparatus for semiconductor testing vials/tubes.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

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