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Glass Bottle Neck Polishing Machine from Japan

High-speed polisher smooths and finishes necks of glass bottles for beverage packaging lines. HTS 8464.20.0110 covers this cold working process post-blowing. Prevents contamination in food-grade applications.

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

• Provide FDA compliance docs for food-contact polishing surfaces

• Distinguish from hot-end bottle forming by emphasizing post-process cold grinding