Pasteurization Tank Heater from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%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
• 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