Industrial Meat Vacuum Tumbler from China
Large-capacity rotating drum that massages meat under vacuum to enhance tenderness, flavor absorption, and yield in meat packing operations. Typically holds 5,000+ lbs per batch for commercial production. HTS 8438.50.0010 covers this as meat preparation machinery for packing plants.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify vacuum pump specifications and drum material (usually stainless steel 304/316) for food safety verification
• Include operational manuals proving industrial capacity vs retail/home use classification