Chocolate Tempering Machine Cooling Paddle from Japan
Scraping paddle for cooling and tempering chocolate in industrial confectionery lines, ensuring smooth crystallization. Part of food manufacturing machinery per HTS 8438.90.90.90.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify temperature range and food-safe materials in import docs
• Validate for chocolate viscosity handling to confirm machinery part status