Pneumatic Powdered Milk Transfer System from Japan
A sanitary pneumatic conveyor for moving powdered dairy products between processing and packaging lines using filtered compressed air. It qualifies for HTS 8428.20.00 due to its pneumatic elevation mechanism for food-grade bulk powders.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide 3-A sanitary standards certification and CIP (clean-in-place) system details for FDA clearance
• Include hygiene zone classifications (e.g
• Zone 20 for ATEX dust) in technical files
• Label as food contact material to prevent customs holds on dairy equipment imports