Aseptic Beverage Filling Sterilizer from China
Sterilizes beverage filling equipment and containers using superheated steam (160°C) or hydrogen peroxide vapor for aseptic beverage packaging lines. Classified 8419.89.95.60 as sterilizing apparatus for food/beverage temperature processes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide validation protocols for 6-log pathogen reduction
• Document chemical residuals for H2O2 systems
• Exclude from parts classification if complete sterilizer