Sugar Cane Juice Clarifier from Japan
Industrial clarifier using lime and heat to remove impurities from sugarcane juice through defecation process. Classified under HTS 8438.30.00.00 for its dedicated role in sugar manufacture purification stage. Essential for producing clear juice ready for evaporation and crystallization.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label equipment clearly as 'for sugar manufacture' with model specs confirming sugarcane juice processing capacity
• Provide chemical process documentation showing lime/sulfur dioxide dosing systems specific to sugar clarification
• Avoid misclassification by demonstrating it's not suitable for milk or other beverage clarification