Beverage Filling Line Meter from China
Turbine meter for beverage syrup and water measurement in bottling plant filler supply lines. Classified under HTS 9028.20.00.00 as liquid meter for food processing. Sanitary design with low shear for product protection.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include FDA food contact material declarations (21 CFR 177)
• Specify cleanability (SIP/CIP) and product changeover procedures
• Declare accuracy class for filler proportioning (typically ±0.25%)