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Advance Rulings for Tariff Classification

Product Name

Washers, tunnel

Technical Reference System Number

234918

Description

These are automatic, heavy-duty washers that are tunnel-type, conveyor and hydro-spray, designed for continuous high volume processing. These products are designed to clean, sanitize, and dry metal or plastic cages, utensils, and racked watering bottles in animal research laboratories.

Analysis and Justification

Subheading 8422.20 of the Harmonized System covers “machinery for cleaning or drying bottles or other containers”.

Decision

In accordance with General Interpretative Rule 1 of the Harmonized System, the tunnel washers are classified under classification number 8422.20.00.00 of the Customs Tariff.