Pasteurization Tank Heater from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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