Rotary Lobe Pump for Food Processing from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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