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Pineapple Coring and Slicing Machine from Japan

This cylindrical corer removes the tough core from pineapples and then slices them into rings or chunks for canning. It is a dedicated fruit preparation tool, classifiable under tariff item 8438.60.00.

Duty Rate — Japan → Canada

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Import Tips

• Provide evidence that the machine is designed specifically for pineapples, not generic fruit

• Include the coring and slicing mechanism details in the import declaration

• Verify that the machine's materials are suitable for acidic fruit and comply with Canadian food contact regulations