Aquafeed Extruder Machine
A twin-screw extruder that cooks and shapes fish meal, algae, and vitamins into floating pellets for aquaculture. This machine is specialized for preparing extruded animal feeds, making it classifiable under tariff item 8436.10.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the extruder is used for human food processing as well as animal feed
Machinery for industrial food preparation falls under heading 84.38, but dedicated feed extruders are under 8436.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the extruder is solely for animal feed production, as multi-purpose extruders may be classified elsewhere
• Keep records of the machine's specifications and intended use for CBSA inspection
• Verify if the extruder requires any health or safety certifications for food-contact surfaces
Related Products under Tariff item 8436.10.00
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Feed Pellet Cooling Conveyor
A horizontal conveyor with counter-air flow used to cool hot animal feed pellets after die extrusion. This equipment is part of the feed preparation process, ensuring pellets are properly cooled before storage, and falls under tariff item 8436.10.00.
Fish Feed Pellet Dryer
A counterflow dryer that reduces moisture in extruded fish feed pellets post-pelletizing. This machinery is essential for the feed preparation process, ensuring pellets are dried to the correct moisture content, and falls under tariff item 8436.10.00.
Grain Silage Chopper for Livestock Feed
A forage chopper that shreds whole corn plants into silage chop for ruminant animal feed. This machinery is specifically designed for preparing chopped feeds from green forage, falling under tariff item 8436.10.00.
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A hydraulic press that compresses alfalfa hay into dense cubes for equine feed storage. This machinery is specifically designed for preparing cubed forage animal feeds, falling under tariff item 8436.10.00.