Rotary Lobe Pump for Food Processing from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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