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Industrial Popcorn Popper

An industrial popcorn popper is a high-capacity kettle popper used in commercial theaters to pop corn kernels through rapid heating to 200°C. It produces over 100 servings per batch and is designed for continuous operation. This equipment falls under tariff item 8419.81.00 as food cooking machinery beyond domestic scale.

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.

8438.80.00Same rate: Free

If the popper is part of a complete snack food production line

Industrial food preparation machinery may be classified under this heading.

8516.60.10Same rate: Free

If the popper is a small domestic appliance

Domestic electric cooking appliances are excluded from 8419.

7323.93.10Same rate: Free

If imported as a simple pot without heating mechanism

Non-electric cookware is classified under this heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the popper is clearly commercial-grade with capacity documentation

• Verify that the heating elements meet Canadian safety standards

• Keep the user manual and specifications for CBSA inspection