Screw Press Oil Expeller

A continuous screw press machine that extracts oil from oilseeds like soybeans or sunflower seeds by applying mechanical pressure to crush and squeeze out fixed vegetable oils. It falls under HTS 8479.20.00.00 as machinery specifically designed for the preparation and extraction of fixed vegetable fats or oils from plant materials.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8437.80.00Same rate: 35%

If designed for multiple agricultural products beyond oils

Machines for cleaning, sorting, or processing seeds/grains in general fall under Chapter 84 for agricultural machinery.

8479.89.65Lower: 20.3% vs 35%

If used for essential oil extraction from herbs or spices

Essential (volatile) oils are distinguished from fixed vegetable oils, shifting to other machinery not specific to fixed fats.

8419.89.95Higher: 39.2% vs 35%

If for large-scale industrial installations

If classified as part of a complete processing plant rather than standalone extraction machinery.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify machine capacity and materials comply with FDA food contact regulations for oil processing equipment

Include detailed technical specs and end-use certification to avoid misclassification as general presses

Ensure hydraulic systems meet OSHA safety standards to prevent import delays

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