Other
Machinery, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink, other than machinery for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oils; parts thereof: > Machinery for the preparation of meat or poultry > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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]
Products classified under HTS 8438.50.00.90
Poultry Defeathering Scalder
Integrated scalding tank and plucker that loosens feathers with hot water before mechanical removal. Classified in HTS 8438.50.0090 for combined poultry preparation steps.
Automated Meat Trimming Station
Robotic arm system with vision-guided knives to remove fat and sinew from primal cuts precisely. Falls under 8438.50.0090 as innovative 'other' machinery for meat preparation.
Automatic Meat Tenderizer Machine
Industrial machine that uses mechanical blades or needles to tenderize large cuts of meat by piercing the muscle fibers, enhancing texture for further processing. Classified under HTS 8438.50.0090 as machinery for the industrial preparation of meat, specifically for tenderizing operations in meat processing plants.
Industrial Meat Portioning Slicer
High-capacity slicer that precisely cuts boneless meat into uniform portions for packaging or further processing in commercial facilities. Falls under HTS 8438.50.0090 as specialized 'other' machinery for meat preparation beyond basic grinding or mixing.
Commercial Poultry Plucking Machine
Rotary drum machine equipped with rubber fingers to efficiently remove feathers from slaughtered poultry in processing lines. HTS 8438.50.0090 covers this as 'other' machinery for poultry preparation in industrial settings.
Meat Emulsifying and Mixing Processor
High-shear industrial processor that emulsifies meat with fats, water, and seasonings for sausages and patties. Classified in 8438.50.0090 for specialized meat preparation beyond basic mixing.
Industrial Poultry Evisceration Line
Automated conveyor system with scoops and cutters to remove internal organs from poultry carcasses at high speeds. Under HTS 8438.50.0090 as 'other' poultry preparation machinery for industrial evisceration.
High-Pressure Meat Injector System
Multi-needle injector that forces brine or marinades into whole muscle cuts under high pressure for curing. HTS 8438.50.0090 includes this advanced meat preparation technique for industrial use.