Butter Churn Machine from Japan
Motorized vat with paddles that agitates cream to separate butterfat from buttermilk through mechanical churning. Classified as dairy machinery in HTS 8434.20.00.00 for traditional and industrial butter production.
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
• Include churn capacity, RPM specs, and cream input requirements in import docs
• Verify stainless steel construction meets dairy sanitation codes