Jelly Candy Forming Machine from China
Depositor and starch mogul system that forms pectin or gelatin-based jelly candies in powdered starch molds. HTS 8438.20.00.00 classification for dedicated confectionery gelling and shaping equipment.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Document starch drying cycles and deposition accuracy for customs verification
• Ensure demolding mechanisms meet food safety for gelatin recovery
• Watch for reclassification if machine handles non-confectionery gels like pharmaceuticals