Cocoa Bean Roasting Machine from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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