Commercial Bread Proofer Timer Switch
A digital controller with a synchronous motor for precise proofing cycles in commercial bakery dough proofers, maintaining humidity and temperature schedules. The synchronous motor-driven clock qualifies it as a time switch under tariff item 9107.00.90.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the controller is integral to a dough proofer machine
Machinery for the industrial preparation of food, including proofers, may be classified here with their control systems.
If the controller is for use in the manufacture of bakery equipment
Time switches for manufacturing machinery are classified under this alternative.
Not sure which classification is right?
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
• Provide CBSA with the technical specifications showing the synchronous motor and timing function
• Check if the controller is a component of a larger proofer machine, which may affect classification
• Ensure compliance with Canadian electrical standards for commercial food equipment
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