Milk Bottle Washing Machine from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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