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Scraped Surface Heat Exchanger for Viscous Fluids

A scraped surface heat exchanger with mechanical agitation for crystallizing and cooling high-viscosity products like margarine. Its scraping mechanism prevents fouling and ensures uniform heat transfer in demanding food processing applications. This product is classified under tariff item 8419.50.00 as a heat exchange unit.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

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

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8438.80.00Same rate: Free

If the unit is primarily a food processing machine

Machinery for industrial food preparation, if the heat exchange is secondary.

8419.89.00Same rate: Free

If the unit performs additional temperature treatments

Other temperature-changing machinery, if the scraped surface is part of a larger process.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm the unit meets Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) standards for food contact materials

• Provide documentation that the scraping mechanism is integral to the heat exchange function, not a separate machine

• Check if the unit requires electrical safety certification

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