Chocolate Tempering Unit Mixing Blade

A precision-engineered stainless steel mixing blade designed specifically for chocolate tempering units used in industrial confectionery production. It ensures uniform temperature distribution and prevents crystallization during the tempering process of cocoa mass. Classified under HTS 8438.90.90.30 as a part of machinery for chocolate manufacture.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.8%+35.0%37.8%
🇲🇽Mexico2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇨🇦Canada2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇩🇪Germany2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇯🇵Japan2.8%+10.0%12.8%

Alternative Classifications

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

8438.90.90Same rate: 37.8%

If used in general food processing machinery not specific to confectionery

Parts for non-confectionery food machinery fall under the residual 'other' provision in 8438.90.9090.

8419.90Lower: 14% vs 37.8%

If part of a complete tempering machine rather than replacement part

Complete machinery units for food processing are classified in heading 8419, with parts following suit.

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Verify the part is exclusively for chocolate tempering machinery via manufacturer specs to avoid misclassification

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