Freeze Dryer for Fruit Dehydration from China
Lyophilisation apparatus for freeze-drying fruits like strawberries or bananas by sublimating ice under vacuum, preserving nutritional value. Classified in HTS 8419.33.1000 for agricultural products due to its temperature-based drying process. Ideal for producing premium freeze-dried snacks and ingredients.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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]
Import Tips
• Ensure vacuum system meets sanitary standards for food contact; include process validation docs for ag use
• Avoid pitfalls by not omitting energy efficiency certifications required for some markets