Cocoa Bean Roasting Machine

Rotary drum roaster designed to evenly roast cocoa beans, developing flavor precursors critical for chocolate production. Falls under HTS 8438.20.00.00 due to its specific role in cocoa processing within confectionery manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽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.

8438.80.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If primarily used for other beverage preparation like coffee

Roasters for non-cocoa products shift to brewing machinery provisions.

8419.81.50Same rate: 17.5%

If when sold as standalone heating ovens without bean-handling mechanisms

Lacks specific cocoa processing features, classifying as general food industry ovens.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide roasting temperature profiles and capacity specs to demonstrate industrial cocoa processing capability

Ensure compliance with food safety standards like 3-A sanitary design for bean-contact surfaces

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