Automatic Meat Tenderizer Machine
An industrial machine that uses mechanical blades or needles to tenderize large cuts of meat by piercing muscle fibers. It enhances meat texture for further processing, such as marinating or cooking. This machinery is classified under tariff item 8438.50.00 as machinery for the industrial preparation of meat.
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 machine is used for tenderizing other food items, such as vegetables
This heading covers other food preparation machinery, not limited to meat.
If the machine is primarily for mixing, kneading, or crushing rather than tenderizing
This heading covers machines for mixing, kneading, crushing, grinding, and similar operations.
If the tenderizer is a hand-held tool rather than an industrial machine
Hand tools with blades are classified in Chapter 82, not as machinery.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the tenderizer's blades are made of food-grade stainless steel and meet CFIA sanitary design standards
• Declare the machine's capacity and power specifications accurately on customs documents
• Check if the machine requires a Canadian Registration Number (CRN) if it includes a pressure vessel
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