Cocoa Grinding Mill Rotor from Japan
A hardened steel rotor for cocoa grinding mills that processes cocoa nibs into fine liquor for chocolate production. Designed for high-shear grinding with cooling passages to maintain quality. Classified in HTS 8438.90.90.30 as a part of cocoa/chocolate manufacturing machinery.
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
• Supplier declarations confirming use in cocoa processing are crucial for tariff justification
• Check for wear-resistant coatings that might affect material declarations
• Avoid delays by pre-filing with detailed process flow diagrams showing machinery integration