Flash Pasteurizer for Fruit Juice from Germany
High-temperature short-time (HTST) flash pasteurizer heats juice to 72°C for 15 seconds then instantly cools, packaged for refrigerated beverage distribution. Under 8419.89.95.60 for pasteurizing food/beverage products via temperature treatment.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Holding tube length/capacity documentation critical for HTST validation
• Ensure plate materials certified food contact
• Common error: classifying with packaging equipment