About HS Code 842220
This HS code covers specialized machinery for cleaning or drying bottles or other containers, primarily used in industrial settings. These machines are indispensable in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and chemical industries, where containers must meet stringent hygiene and quality standards before filling. The trade is dominated by packaging machinery manufacturers and industrial equipment suppliers. Importers are typically bottling plants, pharmaceutical factories, and food processing facilities that require high-speed, automated solutions for container preparation. Exporters are often countries with advanced manufacturing capabilities in packaging and processing technology, reflecting the critical role these machines play in ensuring product safety, integrity, and efficient production line operations globally.
Products Under This Code
Bottle washing machines, jar cleaning machines, crate washers, drum cleaning machines, container drying tunnels, sterilizing machines for bottles, depalletizer-washer systems, air rinsers for bottles
Real World Examples
Krones bottle washers, Sidel container cleaning systems, GEA bottle drying machines, KHS container cleaning equipment
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with 842219 (commercial dishwashers) if the containers are general-purpose, or general industrial cleaning machinery in 8479 if not specifically for bottles/containers.
Products Classified Under 8422.20
Industry
This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.
Trade Overview
Germany, Italy, and China are major exporters of this specialized packaging and processing machinery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 842220?
HS code 842220 covers: Machinery; for cleaning or drying bottles or other containers. This HS code covers specialized machinery for cleaning or drying bottles or other containers, primarily used in industrial settings. These machines are indispensable in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and chemical industries, where containers must meet stringent hygiene and quality standards before filling. The trade is dominated by packaging machinery manufacturers and industrial equipment suppliers. Importers are typically bottling plants, pharmaceutical factories, and food processing facilities that require high-speed, automated solutions for container preparation. Exporters are often countries with advanced manufacturing capabilities in packaging and processing technology, reflecting the critical role these machines play in ensuring product safety, integrity, and efficient production line operations globally.
What products fall under HS code 842220?
Bottle washing machines, jar cleaning machines, crate washers, drum cleaning machines, container drying tunnels, sterilizing machines for bottles, depalletizer-washer systems, air rinsers for bottles
What are common misclassifications for HS code 842220?
Can be confused with 842219 (commercial dishwashers) if the containers are general-purpose, or general industrial cleaning machinery in 8479 if not specifically for bottles/containers.
How is HS code 842220 structured?
HS code 842220 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (22) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.