Electric Yogurt Maker
Compact appliance with incubation heating element to culture yogurt in jars, maintaining precise low temperatures. Falls under HTS 8516.79.00.00 for other domestic electrothermic food processing devices.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for laboratory or commercial yogurt production
Industrial heating apparatus for food processing uses different heading.
If imported glass jars without electric base
Glassware for kitchen use classifies separately from electrothermic components.
If electromechanical with timer/mixing but minimal heat
Other electro-mechanical domestic appliances cover non-thermic functions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Certify heating element safety (UL) and provide wattage specs; declare as food-safe per FDA
• Avoid describing as 'incubator' to prevent shift to lab equipment (8419.89)
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