Gum Base Mixing Kettle from China
High-torque mixer with steam-jacketed kettle for blending gum base polymers, sweeteners, and flavors into chewing gum mass. Specific to confectionery under HTS 8438.20.00.00 for gum manufacturing processes.
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
• Include shear rate and temperature control data to prove suitability for gum base emulsification
• Provide material safety data for food-grade polymer contact surfaces