Bauer Dairy Chief Milking Unit from China
Bauer Dairy Chief is a single-point pipeline milking unit featuring high-capacity vacuum system and electronic pulsators for efficient cow milking in free-stall barns. Includes milk meters and wash controls. HTS 8434.10.00.00 for such dairy milking machines.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit FDA prior notice for food-contact equipment
• Document vacuum levels specific to milking (50 kPa)
• Common issue: missing hygiene certifications