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