Cheese Whey Drainer from Japan

Perforated table or vat that allows whey to drain from cheese curds while retaining curd mass for further processing. Falls under HTS 8434.20.00.00 as specialized dairy cheese making equipment.

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%

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Import Tips

• Include drainage rate, curd retention mesh size, and capacity details

• Ensure corrosion-resistant materials suitable for acidic whey

• Avoid 7326 classification as general strainers by emphasizing cheese process integration