Piston Set for Industrial Meat Grinder from Japan
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 — 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
• 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