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Dairy Milk Hose Repair Kit from Japan

Kits with clamps, couplers, and inserts repair milk transfer hoses in parlor systems. Sold as parts for dairy machinery under HTS 8434.90.00.00.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• List all components with dairy-safe material declarations (BPA-free, etc.)

• Market as 'milking system maintenance kits' in catalogs/invoices

• Test for milk stone resistance to support food-grade claims