Vegetable Potato Washing and Peeling Line from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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