Industrial Chocolate Tempering Machine from China
This machinery precisely controls the temperature of molten chocolate to achieve optimal crystallization for smooth texture and gloss in confectionery production. It falls under HTS 8438.80.00.00 as specialized equipment for the industrial manufacture of chocolate, a food product, not covered by extraction or fat preparation machinery.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify compliance with FDA food contact material standards and provide material safety data sheets
• Include detailed technical specifications and end-use certificates to avoid misclassification as general machinery
• Check for country-specific sanitary registration requirements for food processing equipment