Vemag Maschinenbau Meat Forming Press from China
Hydraulic forming machine that shapes meat patties, nuggets, or reformed products from ground meat mixtures at high speeds. Classified under HTS 8438.50.00 for industrial meat preparation through molding and pressing.
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
• Include mold pattern library and production rate certifications
• Declare non-stick coatings compliant with FDA 21 CFR 175.300
• Specify meat emulsion capability to avoid bakery dough press classification