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Hotel Steam Table Thermostat Control

Precision thermostat for maintaining steam and temperature in commercial steam tables used in hotel buffets and restaurants. It regulates heating for food holding, fitting HTS 8419.90.95.20 as a part of hospitality temperature-treatment apparatus. Ensures food safety through consistent pasteurizing-level heat.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4%+37.5%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico4%+10.0%14%
🇨🇦Canada4%+10.0%14%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9032.10.00Lower: 39.2% vs 41.5%

If sold as standalone thermostat

Automatic thermostats for temperature regulation are instruments of heading 9032.

8419.20.00Lower: 12.5% vs 41.5%

If for medical sterilizers

Sterilizing equipment parts have dedicated provisions in 8419.20.

8479.89.65Lower: 22.5% vs 41.5%

If industrial food processing machines

Parts for continuous industrial processing differ from hospitality batch equipment.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Attach photos or diagrams showing integration into steam table for temperature process verification

• Declare BTU ratings and voltage for commercial models to avoid domestic water heater confusion