Pneumatic Grape Press from China
A modern pneumatic grape press uses air pressure to gently extract juice from grapes without crushing seeds, ideal for winemaking. It falls under HTS 8435.10.00.00 as machinery specifically used in the manufacture of wine by pressing fruit to separate juice from solids.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the machine is explicitly designed for beverage production like wine or cider to avoid reclassification as general presses under 8479
• Provide detailed technical specs and end-use certification during customs entry to confirm Chapter 84 applicability