Commercial Baine-Marie Heater from China
Multi-pot water bath heater maintaining food at serving temperatures (60-90°C) in hotel kitchens. HTS 8419.81.90 for commercial food heating equipment. Prevents bacterial growth while keeping food moist.
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
• Confirm pot capacities exceed household sizes (over 12 quarts)
• NSF/ANSI food equipment standards required for restaurant use
• Describe temperature maintenance function, not just water heating