Optical Citrus Fruit Sorter

High-tech sorter employing cameras and near-infrared spectroscopy to grade oranges and lemons by internal quality, size, and external defects. HTS 8433.60.00 covers such fruit sorting machines for agricultural produce. Used in citrus packing houses.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8437.10.00Same rate: 35%

If integrated into juice extraction lines

Food industry cleaning/sorting machinery for fruit processing under 8437.

8525.89.50Same rate: 35%

If imported primarily as image transmission equipment

Standalone optical inspection systems without sorting mechanism classified as transmission apparatus.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include sensor calibration certificates; optical tech often audited for accuracy claims

Label as 'agricultural produce sorter' distinctly from food processing equipment