Fruit Slicing and Dicing Machine from Japan
Precision cutter that slices and dices fruits like pineapples or mangoes into uniform pieces using rotary blades and conveyor belts. Under HTS 8438.60.00.00 for industrial fruit preparation to uniform sizes for canning or freezing.
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
• Calibrate blade materials for food-grade stainless steel and include NSF certification
• Document throughput (kg/hour) precisely for valuation and classification verification
• Pair with commercial invoice showing end-use as food prep to prevent reclassification