What is HS-4 8422 used for?
Use this as a comparison hint, then confirm the final decision with legal notes and country-specific rules.
HS-4 · Heading
8422 — Dish washing machines; machinery for cleaning, drying, filling, closing, sealing, capsuling or labelling bottles, cans, boxes, bags, etc, machinery for aerating beverages
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Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 8422 when importing or exporting dish washing machines and machinery designed for cleaning, drying, or packaging containers. For instance, if you're shipping a commercial dish washing machine, this code applies directly.
When deciding between 842211 and 842219, consider the end-use: 842211 covers household dish washing machines, while 842219 is for commercial or industrial types. If your product is intended for restaurants or hotels, it likely falls under 842219.
For machinery that cleans or dries containers, 842220 is the appropriate code. If your equipment fills or seals bottles, cans, or bags, look to 842230. It's crucial to identify whether your machinery is for cleaning or packaging to select the right subheading.
If your shipment includes parts for any of the machinery listed, use 842290. This code is specifically for components that support the functioning of the machines under HS-4 8422.
Keywords & topics
Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-4 heading.
dish washing machines · cleaning machinery · bottle cleaning equipment · packaging machinery · commercial dishwashers · household dishwashers · filling and sealing machines · aerating beverage machinery · machinery parts · HS-4 8422
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Household dish washing machines for residential use (HS-6 842211)
- Commercial dish washing machines for restaurants (HS-6 842219)
- Machinery for cleaning bottles before filling (HS-6 842220)
- Equipment for sealing and labeling beverage containers (HS-6 842230)
- Packing machines for bags and boxes (HS-6 842240)
- Replacement parts for dish washing machines (HS-6 842290)
Common questions
Frequent classification questions with short practical guidance.
How to classify commercial dish washing machines?
Write down material, use, and product form first, then compare nearby lines before you lock the code.
What are the subheadings under HS-4 8422?
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Which code for machinery that cleans bottles?
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How to determine the right HS code for packaging machinery?
Match the product to the legal wording, then verify the final pick in your country tariff schedule before filing.
Are there specific parts codes for dish washing machines?
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Related topics
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how to classify dish washing machines for import
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differences between household and commercial dishwashers HS codes
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machinery for cleaning and drying containers HS-4 8422
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importing packaging machinery under HS-4 8422
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what to know about HS-6 subheadings for dishwashers
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HS-4 8422 parts classification for machinery
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guidelines for filling and sealing machinery codes
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choosing the right HS code for cleaning machinery
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of dish washing machines fall under HS-4 8422?
- HS-4 8422 includes household dish washing machines (HS-6 842211) and commercial types (HS-6 842219).
- How do I classify machinery for cleaning bottles?
- Use **HS-6 842220** for machinery specifically designed for cleaning or drying bottles and other containers.
- What is the difference between HS-6 842230 and HS-6 842240?
- HS-6 842230 covers machinery for filling, closing, sealing, or labeling containers, while HS-6 842240 is for packing or wrapping machinery.
- Can I use HS-4 8422 for parts of dish washing machines?
- Yes, use **HS-6 842290** for parts of machinery classified under HS-4 8422.
- What should I consider when choosing between HS-6 subheadings?
- Consider the end-use and specific function of the machinery to select the correct subheading.
- Are there specific codes for machinery that aerates beverages?
- Yes, machinery for aerating beverages falls under **HS-6 842230**, which includes filling and sealing functions.
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HS-6 subheadings (6)
- 842211Dish washing machines; of the household type
- 842219Dish washing machines; of other than household type
- 842220Machinery; for cleaning or drying bottles or other containers
- 842230Machinery; for filling, closing, sealing, capsuling or labelling bottles, cans, bags or other containers, machinery for aerating beverages
- 842240Machinery; for packing or wrapping
- 842290Machinery; parts of machinery of heading no. 8422