Industrial Meat Vacuum Tumbler from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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