Pineapple Coring and Slicing Machine

Cylindrical corer removes the tough core from pineapples, followed by slicing into rings or chunks for canning. Dedicated fruit preparation tool under HTS 8438.60.00.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8205.51.75Higher: 38.7% vs 35%

If manual kitchen corers or small tools

Household or small-scale tools go to Chapter 82 for kitchen implements.

8438.20.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If for beverage extraction like juice

Juice-making machinery from fruits heads to 8438.20.

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