Commercial Soup Kettle from China
Electrically heated kettle for preparing large batches of soup, stew, or chili in catering operations via simmering and heating. Classified in HTS 8419.81.90.80 as other machinery for heating food.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Distinguish from domestic by capacity (e.g
• 40+ liters) in import paperwork
• Comply with NSF/ANSI standards for commercial food equipment
• Avoid reclassification by excluding household-style features like timers