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WestfaliaSurge Meridian Milking Parlor System from China

The WestfaliaSurge Meridian is a high-throughput milking parlor system with rapid-exit stalls, vacuum pipeline milking, and automated cluster removal for large dairy herds. Designed exclusively for efficient cow milking in parlor setups. HTS 8434.10.00.00 covers such complete 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

Provide parlor layout diagrams to prove complete machine status

Ensure stainless steel components meet 3-A sanitary standards

Avoid pitfall of bulk import triggering 'parts' reclassification