Rondo Automatic Bread Slicer from Japan
Industrial machine designed to slice freshly baked bread loaves into uniform thicknesses for commercial bakeries. It falls under HTS 8438.10.00.10 as bakery machinery used in the industrial preparation of food, specifically for processing baked goods post-baking.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify compliance with FDA food contact surface standards and provide material safety data sheets
• Include detailed machinery specifications and end-use certificates to avoid misclassification as general food processing equipment