Flash Pasteurizer for Fruit Juice from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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