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Milk Bottle Washing Machine

Automated conveyor system with jets and brushes to clean and sanitize returnable glass milk bottles before refilling. Dairy machinery under HTS 8434.20.00.00 for bottle preparation in dairy packaging lines.

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.

8422.11.00Lower: 34.9% vs 37.5%

If for commercial dish/glass washing not dairy-specific

Dishwashing machines for general use are in heading 8422.

8479.89Lower: 15% vs 37.5%

If sold as generic container cleaner

Unspecified cleaning machinery covers non-dedicated washers.

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

• Detail washing cycle (pre-rinse, detergent, rinse, sanitize) and bottle capacity/hour

• Include chemical resistance and steam sterilization capabilities

• Avoid 8422 classification by proving milk bottle specificity vs. general dishwashers