Chapter 8435 — Customs Tariff Headings
Subheadings
Products classified under Tariff item 84.35
Automatic Apple Crusher-Press Combo
An automated combination machine that crushes apples and then presses the resulting pomace to extract juice, designed for continuous cider production lines. It integrates two distinct operations—crushing and pressing—into a single unit, which is characteristic of machinery used in the manufacture of cider and similar beverages. This machine falls under tariff item 8435.10.00 because it is specifically used in the production of fruit juices and similar beverages.
8435.10.00Basket Fruit Juice Press
A traditional basket press that uses wooden or stainless steel baskets to press fruits, either manually or hydraulically, for juice extraction. This equipment is commonly used in small-scale cider or fruit juice production, where the fruit is placed in the basket and pressure is applied to separate the juice. It qualifies under tariff item 8435.10.00 as machinery used in the manufacture of fruit juices and similar beverages.
8435.10.00Bladder Tank Wine Press
A large-scale bladder tank press that processes full grape harvests by inflating internal bladders to apply even pressure, separating juice from the grape skins. This machinery is specifically designed for commercial wineries and is essential in the wine manufacturing process. It falls under tariff item 8435.10.00 as machinery used in the manufacture of wine and similar beverages.
8435.10.00Continuous Screw Cider Press
A continuous screw press that processes apples into cider by progressively squeezing the pulp through a rotating auger, designed for high-volume production. This machinery is specifically engineered for continuous operation in cider manufacturing, making it a key piece of equipment in the beverage industry. It qualifies under tariff item 8435.10.00 as machinery used in the manufacture of cider and similar beverages.
8435.10.00Fruit Juice Rack Press
A rack and cloth press that stacks fruit-filled cloths in racks for hydraulic pressing, a traditional method for small-batch fruit juice extraction. This equipment is manually operated or hydraulically assisted and is commonly used in artisanal juice production. It falls under tariff item 8435.10.00 as machinery used in the manufacture of fruit juices and similar beverages.
8435.10.00Horizontal Screw Grape Crusher-Press
A horizontal screw grape crusher-press that combines crushing and pressing in one mechanism for efficient grape processing in winery operations. This integrated machine is designed to handle grapes from crushing to juice extraction in a continuous process. It qualifies under tariff item 8435.10.00 as machinery used in the manufacture of wine and similar beverages.
8435.10.00Hydraulic Bladder Wine Press
A hydraulic bladder wine press that inflates a bladder inside a cylinder to apply even pressure on grapes, producing high-quality must for wine. This machinery is specifically designed for gentle juice extraction in winemaking, preserving the quality of the grapes. It falls under tariff item 8435.10.00 as machinery used in the manufacture of wine and similar beverages.
8435.10.00Membrane Pneumatic Cider Press
An advanced membrane press that uses inflatable membranes for precise pressure control in apple processing for cider, minimizing oxidation and preserving flavor. This specialized equipment is designed for high-quality cider production, offering gentle and controlled juice extraction. It qualifies under tariff item 8435.10.00 as machinery used in the manufacture of cider and similar beverages.
8435.10.00Pneumatic Grape Press
A modern pneumatic grape press that uses air pressure to gently extract juice from grapes without crushing seeds, ideal for winemaking. This machinery is specifically designed to preserve the quality of the grape must, making it essential in premium wine production. It falls under tariff item 8435.10.00 as machinery used in the manufacture of wine and similar beverages.
8435.10.00Stainless Steel Pomegranate Juice Press
A specialized press for pomegranates that extracts juice while separating arils, used in beverage production. This machinery is designed to handle the unique requirements of pomegranate processing, ensuring efficient juice extraction. It falls under tariff item 8435.10.00 as machinery used in the manufacture of fruit juices and similar beverages.
8435.90.00Apple Crusher Hopper
A funnel-shaped hopper designed to feed whole apples into crushers used in cider production lines. Made of reinforced plastic or steel, it is a dedicated component of beverage crushers and qualifies as a part under this tariff item.
8435.90.00Beverage Press Gearbox Housing
A cast iron or aluminum housing that encases reduction gears for low-speed, high-torque operation in fruit or wine presses. It protects internal components and is a specific part of beverage machinery under this tariff item.
8435.90.00Cider Press Safety Guard
Interlocking stainless steel guard panels that prevent access to moving parts on cider presses. Designed for safety, these panels are a functional part of beverage machinery and fall under this tariff item.
8435.90.00Fruit Juice Crusher Roller Assembly
Heavy-duty stainless steel rollers with serrated surfaces used to crush fruits like oranges or berries before juicing in industrial presses. These rollers are integral to juice manufacturing crushers and qualify as parts under this tariff item.
8435.90.00Fruit Press Drive Shaft
A hardened steel drive shaft that transmits power to crusher rollers in fruit juice presses. Precision machined for high-torque beverage applications, it is a dedicated part of beverage machinery under this tariff item.
8435.90.00Grape Press Drain Tray
A sloped stainless steel tray placed beneath grape presses to collect and direct free-run juice away from the press. It is an essential part of wine production machinery and falls under this tariff item.
8435.90.00Hydraulic Wine Press Cylinder
A hydraulic ram cylinder that provides the pressing force in wine grape presses, constructed from corrosion-resistant materials for sanitary operation. It is a part of wine manufacturing presses under this tariff item.
8435.90.00Juice Press Filter Screen
A fine mesh stainless steel screen installed in juice presses to separate pulp from liquid during pressing. It is a functional part of fruit juice machinery and qualifies under this tariff item.
8435.90.00Juice Press Frame Rail
Reinforced steel rail components that form the structural frame of fruit juice presses, supporting heavy loads during operation. They are dedicated parts for beverage presses under this tariff item.
8435.90.00Perforated Cider Press Drum
A cylindrical stainless steel drum with precision perforations for cider presses, containing apple pulp during pneumatic or hydraulic pressing. It is classified as a part of cider machinery under this tariff item.
8435.90.00Pneumatic Cider Press Bladder
A durable rubber bladder for pneumatic cider presses that inflates to press apples against a perforated cylinder, extracting juice efficiently. It is a specialized part for cider manufacturing under this tariff item.
8435.90.00Press Juice Collection Pan
A sanitary stainless steel pan positioned under presses to catch initial juice flow in wine or cider operations. Its contoured design maximizes collection and it falls under this tariff item as a part of beverage machinery.
8435.90.00Press Piston Head
A machined piston head that directly contacts fruit pulp in wine and juice presses, featuring wear-resistant coatings. It is classified as a part of beverage presses under this tariff item.
8435.90.00Stainless Steel Wine Press Basket
A perforated stainless steel basket used in hydraulic wine presses to hold grapes during pressing, allowing juice to flow out while retaining solids. It is a replaceable part specifically designed for wine manufacturing under this tariff item.
8435.90.00Wine Press Control Valve
A precision hydraulic control valve regulating pressure in wine presses for optimal extraction without bitterness. Whether electronic or manual, it is specific to beverage press systems and falls under this tariff item.