Screw Press Oil Expeller from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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