8422.90.91.20 - Of machinery for cleaning or drying bottles or other containers

This HTS category, 8422.90.91.20, specifically covers parts and accessories for machinery designed for the cleaning or drying of bottles and other containers. This includes components for apparatus used in beverage bottling plants, food processing facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and other industries where container sanitation is a critical step before filling or further processing. Examples of such parts could include pumps, filters, spray nozzles, conveyor components, heating elements, or control mechanisms integral to the cleaning or drying function.

As a subcategory of "Other" parts within the broader heading for dishwashing and container cleaning/filling machinery, this code differentiates itself by its specific focus on the cleaning and drying aspect of container preparation. While other parts within 8422.90 might pertain to filling, sealing, or labeling operations, or general dishwashing machinery not specifically for bottles or other containers, this category is exclusively dedicated to the components that facilitate the removal of contaminants or moisture from containers.

Given that this is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions within this specific HTS code. Therefore, classification within 8422.90.91.20 relies on the determination that the part's sole or primary function is to contribute to the cleaning or drying process of bottles or other containers, as opposed to other stages of packaging or general machinery functions. The specificity of this code emphasizes the functional purpose of the component within the overall packaging and processing machinery.