Pasteurization Unit for Milk from Germany
A heat exchanger system designed to heat milk to a specific temperature to kill harmful bacteria while preserving quality. It falls under HTS 8434.20.00.00 as specialized dairy machinery for processing milk in pasteurization, a core dairy operation.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify compliance with FDA pasteurization standards and obtain necessary health certifications for food contact surfaces
• Include detailed technical specs and material safety data sheets to avoid misclassification as general heat exchangers