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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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