Industrial Candy Depositing Machine

Automated equipment that deposits precise amounts of candy mass into molds for hard candy, gummies, and jellies production. Falls under HTS 8438.80.00.00 as other machinery for confectionery manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8438.10.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If primarily for bakery products deposition

Bakery-specific machinery has separate classification from confectionery equipment.

8479.89Lower: 12.5% vs 35%

If predominantly pharmaceutical tablet pressing function

Similar depositing technology for pills classifies under pharmaceutical machinery.

8438.90Lower: 12.8% vs 35%

If imported as mold sets or depositor heads only

Accessory parts classify separately from complete depositing systems.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide recipes or product samples demonstrating food manufacturing use to prevent general machinery classification

• Include hygiene design certifications (EHEDG) for food processing equipment

• Declare accurate production rates to avoid undervaluation penalties

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