Industrial Candy Depositing Machine from Japan
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.
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
• 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