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Dairy Processing Milk Chiller

A plate heat exchanger chiller that rapidly cools raw milk to 4°C post-milking in dairy operations. This industrial refrigerating equipment is designed for dairy processing and qualifies as other refrigerating equipment.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8419.89.00Same rate: Free

If the chiller is primarily a heat exchanger without a refrigeration cycle

Heat exchange equipment for temperature change may be classified under heading 8419.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the chiller is classified as a complete refrigerating unit, not as a heat exchanger, which may fall under a different heading

• Provide documentation showing the refrigeration cycle and dairy application

• Confirm that the equipment is not part of a larger installation that could be classified under a commercial installation item

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