Pneumatic Grape Press from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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