Restaurant Steam Kettle

Jacketed steam kettle used in restaurant kitchens for cooking soups, sauces, and reheating large batches of food via steam heating. It qualifies for HTS 8419.81.9040 as commercial food heating equipment for hospitality locations. Precise temperature control prevents scorching.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8419.81.90Same rate: 17.5%

If specifically for pasteurizing or sterilizing

Pasteurizers have distinct provisions from general food heating kettles.

8419.89.95Higher: 39.2% vs 17.5%

If for large industrial-scale operations beyond hospitality

Industrial plant kettles exceed restaurant/hotel size/use parameters.

7323.93.00Lower: 12% vs 17.5%

If constructed primarily of stainless steel without heating mechanism

Unpowered stainless steel cookware shifts to articles of iron/steel.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include blueprints showing steam jacket and commercial BTU ratings to prove food heating function

Obtain ASME pressure vessel certification for import compliance in food service equipment