Cream Separator Centrifuge from Japan
Rotating drum machine that separates cream from whole milk based on density differences using centrifugal force. It is dairy machinery under HTS 8434.20.00.00 specifically for milk fractionation in cheese and 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
• Submit centrifuge speed (G-force) data and capacity specs to validate dairy separation function
• Comply with USDA dairy equipment standards; include cleaning validation protocols
• Avoid misdeclaration by specifying milk/cream separation vs. general centrifugation