Industrial Chocolate Tempering Machine from China
Precision tempering machine cycles molten chocolate through heating (45°C), cooling (27°C), and re-heating (31°C) phases for proper crystallization in confectionery beverage production. HTS 8419.89.95.60 for food temperature treatment equipment.
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
• Temperature accuracy certifications (±0.5°C) required
• Specify continuous vs batch operation
• Differentiate from domestic chocolate melters