Automated Licorice Rope Forming Extruder from Japan
Extrusion machinery that forms continuous licorice ropes for cutting into consumer pieces. Falls under HTS 8438.80.00.00 as other confectionery manufacturing equipment.
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
• Specify extrusion die configurations and cooling tunnel integration
• Provide food-grade polymer extrusion certifications
• Document throughput rates exceeding household equipment capacities