Aquafeed Extruder Machine

Twin-screw extruder that cooks and shapes fish meal, algae, and vitamins into floating pellets for aquaculture. Falls under HTS 8436.10.00.00 as specialized machinery for preparing extruded animal feeds.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8477.20.00Higher: 38.1% vs 35%

If used for plastic pellet extrusion

Extruders for plastics or rubber shift to specific machinery headings.

8438.80.00Same rate: 35%

If for other food prep machinery not animal-specific

Non-feed extrusion falls under auxiliary food industry machinery.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Comply with FDA seafood safety module for extruder parts in contact with feed

Document extrusion temperature controls to prove feed sterilization capability