Automatic Meat Tenderizer Machine from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify machine specifications confirm it's designed solely for meat tenderizing to avoid reclassification as general food machinery
• Include detailed technical manuals and parts lists in documentation to prove industrial use and compliance with food safety standards