8422.30.11.00 - Can-sealing machines 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 30% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification, 8422.30.11.00, specifically designates can-sealing machines. These machines are engineered for the precise and automated closure of cans, a critical step in the packaging process for a wide array of products, including food, beverages, aerosols, and paints. Their primary function is to create hermetic seals, ensuring product integrity, shelf-life, and tamper-evidence.
While the broader heading 8422.30 encompasses various types of filling, closing, sealing, and labeling machinery, this subcategory is exclusively for machines dedicated to sealing *cans*. This distinguishes it from sibling categories such as 8422.30.91 ("Other"), which would cover different types of container-sealing machinery or other packaging equipment not specifically addressed by more detailed subdivisions. The specificity of 8422.30.11.00 lies in its focus on the unique mechanics and requirements of can sealing.
As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the classification of machinery under 8422.30.11.00 relies on the definitive characteristic of its function: the sealing of cans. Exclusions would include machines that primarily perform other functions, such as filling, labeling, or general container closing for non-can formats, which would fall under different HTS classifications.