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Sealing Head for Industrial Jam Filling Machine

Precision sealing head assembly that applies heat and pressure to seal jars of jam in high-volume canning lines. HTS 8438.90.90 as parts of other food manufacturing/packaging machinery.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.8%+35.0%37.8%
🇲🇽Mexico2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇨🇦Canada2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇩🇪Germany2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇯🇵Japan2.8%+10.0%12.8%

Alternative Classifications

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

8422.40Lower: 10% vs 37.8%

If other packaging or bottling machines nesoi

Sealing equipment not proven as food manufacturing prep classifies under Chapter 84 packaging.

8516.79.00.00Lower: 12.7% vs 37.8%

If electric heating element dominant feature

Heating resistors/assemblies as primary function shift to Chapter 85 electric machinery.

8438.60.00Lower: 35% vs 37.8%

If for machinery to make prepared animal feed

Feed processing machinery parts have specific subheading apart from human food prep.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include temperature/pressure specs and jar size compatibility documentation

Validate materials against EU/Japan positive lists for food contact