Sugar Dryer Machine from China
Rotary drum or fluidized bed dryer for final moisture reduction of raw sugar crystals to <0.5% moisture. Falls under HTS 8438.30.00.00 as finishing machinery in sugar manufacture. Features countercurrent hot air flow and crystal classification.
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 drying air temperature profiles (120-150°C) and moisture reduction curves
• Specify sugar crystal size range handling (600-1200 microns)
• Food safety certifications (3A sanitary standards) required for clearance