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HSChapter 84
U.S. imports of machinery for cleaning or drying bottles and other containers (HS 842220) totaled $9.7M in July 2026, traded with 25 countries.
Importers of Machinery for Cleaning or Drying Bottles and Other Containers paid $432K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $3.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Machinery for Cleaning or Drying Bottles and Other Containers imports of $9.7M in July 2026 ran 38% below the year-to-date monthly average of $15.5M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataBottle-washing and drying equipment plays a critical role in beverage, pharmaceutical, and food-processing lines, where contamination control before filling is a regulatory and quality imperative. All US imports of this equipment fall under a single 10-digit line, 8422200000, making classification straightforward but origin documentation essential. Canada leads supply, followed by Germany and Italy — European machinery in particular commands premium positioning for high-speed, CIP-compatible systems. Importers should verify whether equipment incorporates programmable controls that could trigger separate classification review under Chapter 84 notes.
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Yes. Cleaning and drying machines for bottles and containers are classified under HTS 8422200000 as a standalone subheading, separate from filling or closing machinery (8422.30) and packing machinery (8422.40). If a cleaning unit is imported as part of a complete integrated line, the importer and broker must determine whether the composite machine rule applies or whether each functional unit is classified independently.
Standard commercial entry documents apply: commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading. For European-origin capital equipment, importers should also retain technical specifications and CE-marking documentation, which can support classification decisions and may be requested during CBP review. No mandatory admissibility permit is required for this purely industrial equipment.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8422200000 | Mach for Clean or Dry Bottles or Other Containers | $9.7M | 4.46% | 33.39% | $432K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8422200000 | Mach for Clean or Dry Bottles or Other Containers | $711K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$9.7MYoY · Pro
Exports
$711KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Canada and Italy together supply 67% of it.
customs district
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entry
rate provision · imports
66.6% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 4.46%.