Can Seamer Head Assembly from China
The seaming head assembly is the core component of can-sealing machines that crimps and seals lids onto cans under pressure. It falls under HTS 8422.90.11.00 as a specific part designed exclusively for can-sealing machinery used in beverage and food canning lines.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the part is exclusively for can-sealing machines with manufacturer specs to avoid misclassification as general machinery parts
• Include detailed engineering drawings and OEM certification in documentation for customs valuation and origin claims