Agitator Shaft for Industrial Chocolate Tempering Machine

Stainless steel shaft with helical blades for continuous agitation in large chocolate tempering kettles. Under HTS 8438.90.90 as parts of confectionery manufacturing machinery.

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.

8438.90Same rate: 37.8%

If parts of cooking/refining vegetable oils

Oil processing machinery parts have statistical suffixes separate from general food.

8419.89.95Higher: 39.2% vs 37.8%

If similar to chemical industry mixers

Machinery for chemical processing may overlap if not food-specific.

7326.90.86Higher: 37.9% vs 37.8%

If imported as unfinished shaft

Machined steel articles not dedicated machinery parts go to Chapter 73.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify RPM range and chocolate viscosity grades it's designed for

• Certify shaft coatings (e.g

• electropolished) meet chocolate industry standards

• Don't classify under 8431 elevators; prove mixing function in food prep