Rotary Lobe Pump for Food Processing from China
A sanitary rotary lobe pump used for pumping viscous foods like yogurt, sauces, and creams in processing plants. The lobes rotate to provide gentle, positive displacement without damaging shear-sensitive products, classified under HTS 8419.60.00. Meets 3A sanitary standards.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain 3A certification documentation and material traceability for food-contact surfaces
• Declare surface finish (Ra values) and CIP/SIP capabilities in entry docs
• Avoid pitfalls by specifying 'sanitary' vs 'industrial' construction to prevent reclassification