Beverage Tunnel Pasteurizer

Tunnel-style pasteurizer for bottled beer or juice, spraying heated water then cooling sprays to pasteurize without pressure. Falls under HTS 8419.89.95.20 for food/beverage treatment involving sequential heating and cooling. Used in commercial bottling lines.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.2%+35.0%39.2%
🇲🇽Mexico4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇨🇦Canada4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇩🇪Germany4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇯🇵Japan4.2%+10.0%14.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8419.89.95.40Same rate: 39.2%

If for fruits/vegetables rather than beverages

Statistical breakout separates produce cooling from beverage-specific equipment.

8438.60.00.00Lower: 35% vs 39.2%

If sold as complete beverage filling system

Machinery for preparation/preservation of fruits/veg includes integrated pasteurizers.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide bottling line integration specs and thermal validation data; comply with TTB labeling if for alcohol; avoid classifying as packaging machinery under 8422