Stainless Steel Milking Machine Claw from China
The milking machine claw is a key component that connects multiple teat cups to the vacuum system in a milking parlor, distributing milk flow evenly. It is classified under HTS 8434.90.00.00 as a part of milking machines due to its specific design for dairy machinery assembly and milk collection.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Verify material composition (e.g
• stainless steel grade) with certificates to avoid reclassification as general metal parts
• Include detailed assembly diagrams showing integration with milking machines to prove specific dairy machinery use
• Ensure FDA compliance for food-contact surfaces, including sanitation certifications to prevent import holds