U.S. imports of Machinery for Cleaning or Drying Bottles and Other Containers (HS 842220) totaled $20.4M in August 2026, imported from 26 countries.
Importers of Machinery for Cleaning or Drying Bottles and Other Containers paid $1.2M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 5.65% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Machinery for Cleaning or Drying Bottles and Other Containers imports of $20.4M in August 2026 ran 26% above the year-to-date monthly average of $16.2M.
Last updated: August 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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275 import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 5 of 6 in heading 8422
Subheading 842220 · $20.4M of $551.3M
ImportsExports
Imports
$20.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $190.3M of Machinery for Cleaning or Drying Bottles and Other Containers and exported $11.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Italy together supply 51% of it. Italy pays 10.0% duty; Canada 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
36.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 5.65% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8422200000 | Mach for Clean or Dry Bottles or Other Containers | $20.6M | 5.65% | 63.99% | $1.2M |
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 | $1.7M |
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.
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