Industrial Popcorn Popper from China
High-capacity kettle popper for commercial theaters popping corn kernels through rapid heating to 200°C. Falls under HTS 8419.81.90 as food cooking machinery beyond domestic scale. Produces 100+ servings per batch.
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
• Specify popping kettle volume over 50 gallons for commercial status
• Include oil heating specifications and safety certifications
• Avoid 'amusement' descriptions to maintain food equipment classification