Continuous Screw Cider Press from China
A continuous screw press processes apples into cider by progressively squeezing pulp through a rotating auger, suitable for high-volume production. It qualifies for HTS 8435.10.00.00 as machinery used in cider manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Submit process flow diagrams showing cider-specific application to customs for verification
• Check for CE marking if from EU, as it aids FDA equivalence for food contact
• Avoid misdeclaration as agricultural equipment, which could lead to 8433 classification