Industrial Coffee Roaster from Mexico
A large-scale machine designed for roasting coffee beans through controlled heating processes to develop flavor profiles. It falls under HTS 8419.81.90.80 as machinery for heating food materials in industrial settings, involving temperature change for roasting, distinct from domestic appliances.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify equipment capacity exceeds domestic thresholds to avoid reclassification under household goods headings
• Provide detailed process descriptions in entry docs to confirm food heating application
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards like FDA registration for contact surfaces