Pasteurization Unit for Milk Processing from Mexico
Industrial pasteurization unit designed to heat milk to 72°C for 15 seconds to eliminate pathogens, then rapidly cool it, specifically for dairy beverage production. Classified under HTS 8419.89.95.60 as machinery for temperature-based pasteurizing processes in food and beverage treatment. Excludes domestic kitchen appliances.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
14.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify equipment specs confirm food-grade stainless steel construction and compliance with FDA 3-A sanitary standards
• Provide detailed process flow diagrams in entry documentation to prove food/beverage use
• Avoid misclassification by excluding units with integrated fermentation capabilities