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Commercial Soup Kettle

A commercial soup kettle is a large-capacity electric kettle designed for cooking soups, stews, and sauces in restaurants, with precise temperature regulation up to 100°C. It is constructed of stainless steel for durability and hygiene in professional kitchens. This equipment is classified under tariff item 8419.81.00 as machinery for cooking or heating food, excluding domestic appliances.

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.

8516.60.10Same rate: Free

If the kettle is designed for household kitchens

Domestic electric cooking appliances are classified under this heading, not 8419.

8438.80.00Same rate: Free

If the kettle is part of an industrial food processing line

Other machinery for the industrial preparation of food may fall under this heading.

7323.93.10Same rate: Free

If imported as a simple stainless steel pot without heating elements

Non-electric cookware is classified under this heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the kettle is labeled as commercial-grade with appropriate capacity documentation

• Verify that the electrical rating complies with Canadian standards (e.g

• 208V or 240V)

• Prepare a product specification sheet for CBSA to confirm non-domestic use