Milk Pasteurizer

Industrial pasteurizer designed to heat milk to 72°C for 15 seconds to kill harmful bacteria while preserving quality, then rapidly cool it. Classified under HTS 8419.89.95.20 as machinery for temperature-based pasteurization specifically for beverages like milk. Excludes domestic models and focuses on food/beverage processing plants.

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.

8419.89.95Same rate: 39.2%

If designed for pharmaceuticals

Same cooling machinery but statistical suffix changes for non-food/beverage applications like drug sterilization.

8479.89Lower: 12.5% vs 39.2%

If part of a complete dairy production line

May classify as complete food processing machinery rather than individual temperature treatment equipment.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify equipment meets FDA pasteurization standards with validation documentation; ensure sanitary design certification (3-A or EHEDG); common pitfall is misclassifying as general dairy machinery under 8438