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8438.20.00.00/Cocoa Bean Roasting Machine/Japan

Cocoa Bean Roasting Machine from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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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