8438.60.00.00/Pineapple Coring and Slicing Machine/Japan

Pineapple Coring and Slicing Machine from Japan

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.

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%

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• Specify blade sharpness retention and sanitation protocols in specs

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