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Pasteurization Tank Heater

Equipment that heats liquids in tanks for pasteurizing milk, juice, or sauces to eliminate pathogens via controlled temperature rise. Fits HTS 8419.81.90.80 as other food heating machinery involving pasteurizing processes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8419.89.95.80Higher: 41.7% vs 20%

If for general laboratory pasteurizing apparatus

Laboratory-scale units fall under other non-food-specific heating machinery.

8479.89.65.00Higher: 22.5% vs 20%

If integrated into full food processing lines

Complete machines for food preparation may classify under unspecified machinery.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Certify compliance with 3-A sanitary standards for dairy/juice processing equipment

• Document temperature profiles to distinguish from sterilizing equipment in Chapter 84

• Avoid pitfalls by specifying batch vs continuous flow in customs declarations