Vegetable Potato Washing and Peeling Line from China
Automated line that brushes and sprays potatoes to remove soil and skin, followed by rinsing for clean produce ready for cutting or frying. It qualifies for HTS 8438.60.00.00 as machinery dedicated to vegetable preparation in industrial settings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Submit water usage and effluent treatment specs to meet EPA import guidelines for food machinery
• Use ISF filing early for large equipment shipments to avoid demurrage fees
• Avoid pitfalls by confirming no prohibited materials like lead in contact parts