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Restaurant Proofing Cabinet Humidifier Element

Heating element for steam humidification in commercial dough proofing cabinets used in bakery sections of hotels. Involves steaming and temperature control for dough rising, classified in HTS 8419.90.95.20 for restaurant apparatus parts. Designed for high-moisture, professional environments.

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.

8516.90Lower: 16.4% vs 41.5%

If electric space heaters

Humidifier elements resembling general electric heaters go to 8516.

8438.80.00Lower: 37.5% vs 41.5%

If other bakery machinery parts

Bakery equipment like proofers may fall under heading 8438 if not primarily temperature-based.

8419.90.50Lower: 37.5% vs 41.5%

If non-hospitality drying/steaming equipment

Parts of general industrial dryers/evaporators are separated.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide proofing volume and temperature range specs for commercial validation

• Document stainless steel construction for food contact compliance