UHT Sterilization System for Beverage Milk from China

Ultra-high temperature sterilization system heats milk to 135-150°C for 2-5 seconds for aseptic beverage packaging, extending shelf life without refrigeration. Classifies in HTS 8419.89.95.60 for sterilizing equipment in food/beverage industry. Used in commercial dairy beverage lines.

Duty Rate — China → United States

39.2%

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
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)

Import Tips

FDA validation documentation required for aseptic processing claims

Specify indirect/direct heating method in entry

Avoid declaring as parts if complete functional unit