Cuisinart 14-Cup Food Processor from Japan
Versatile 14-cup capacity food processor for domestic slicing, dicing, kneading dough, with self-contained electric motor and multiple speed settings. HTS 8509.40.00 applies to this household electromechanical mixer/processor, not industrial equipment.
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
• Document motor horsepower (typically 500-700W) to confirm domestic classification versus higher-power commercial units
• Include energy efficiency labels if applicable for EPA compliance during customs clearance
• Avoid misdeclaration as 'mixer only' if it has chopping functions, which solidifies 8509.40 classification