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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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