Chocolate Tempering Machine from China
Industrial machine that heats and cools melted chocolate to achieve stable crystal formation for smooth texture and gloss. Classified under HTS 8438.20.00.00 as machinery specifically for chocolate manufacture, ensuring proper tempering essential in confectionery production.
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 machine specifications confirm use solely for chocolate tempering to avoid reclassification as general food machinery
• Include detailed technical manuals and end-use certificates proving confectionery application for customs clearance