Colorimetric Vegetable Sorter from Japan
Machine employing light spectrum analysis to sort vegetables like carrots or potatoes by color and ripeness. It qualifies under HTS 8433.60.0090 as other machinery for sorting agricultural produce beyond basic eggs or fruit graders.
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
• Submit optical sensor calibration data to prove sorting accuracy for customs valuation
• Confirm no pharmaceutical or biotech applications to stay in agricultural classification
• Bundle with installation services carefully to avoid separate parts classification