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Beverage Filling Line Meter from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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%)