Sterilization Autoclave for Food Jars from China
Pressure vessel that heats water steam to sterilize filled glass jars of preserves or canned goods post-filling. Falls under 8419.81.90.80 for food sterilizing equipment other than domestic.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include pressure/temperature validation data for sterilization claims
• Register with FDA if for low-acid canned foods
• Specify food use to avoid medical autoclave classification in 8419.20