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Modular Flat Belt Conveyor for Food Processing from Japan

Hygienic stainless steel modular belt conveyor designed for continuous transport of food products like bottles or packaged goods. Falls under HTS 8428.33.00.00 for belt-type continuous-action conveyors. FDA-compliant materials prevent contamination.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include food-grade certification (e.g

• 3-A sanitary standards) in import documentation

• Specify open-hygienic design features to avoid classification as enclosed processing machinery

• Document washdown capabilities and IP ratings for food safety compliance verification