Piston Set for Industrial Meat Grinder from China
Hardened steel pistons for pneumatic drive systems in commercial meat grinding equipment for sausage production. Falls under HTS 8438.90.90 as parts of other food 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
• Provide pressure ratings and material specs proving industrial food use capacity
• Comply with USDA/FSIS requirements for meat processing equipment parts
• Avoid classifying under 8412 as engine parts; emphasize food grinding function