Commercial Pasta Sheeter and Cutter from Germany
Industrial machine that rolls dough to uniform thickness and cuts it into pasta shapes for large-scale production. Classified under HTS 8438.80.00.00 for other machinery used in the manufacture of pasta, a staple food product.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Ensure dough contact surfaces meet food-grade stainless steel requirements per 3-A sanitary standards
• Document production capacity and voltage specifications for customs valuation
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as household appliances under Chapter 85