Agitator Shaft for Industrial Chocolate Tempering Machine from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.3%
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
• 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