Is HTS 8438 subject to a Section 301 tariff?

Goods imported from China may carry an additional Section 301 tariff (typically +25% or +7.5%) on top of the base duty rate. Use the ShipSeeker calculator with origin set to China to estimate it.

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Q: What is the import duty rate for HTS 8438 (Machinery, Not Specified Or Included Elsewhere In This Chapter, For The Industrial Preparation Or Manufacture Of Food Or Drink, Other Than Machinery For The Extraction Or Preparation Of Animal Or Fixed Vegetable Or Microbial Fats Or Oils; Parts Thereof:)?

The general (MFN) duty rate for HTS 8438 is varies by subheading. Free-trade-agreement (special) and Column 2 rates may also apply. Estimate the total landed cost by country of origin with the ShipSeeker calculator.

Q: What does HTS 8438 cover?

HTS 8438 covers Machinery, Not Specified Or Included Elsewhere In This Chapter, For The Industrial Preparation Or Manufacture Of Food Or Drink, Other Than Machinery For The Extraction Or Preparation Of Animal Or Fixed Vegetable Or Microbial Fats Or Oils; Parts Thereof: in the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (chapter 84).

U.S. import duty rate & tariff classification for HTS 8438 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

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Full HTS description

Machinery, Not Specified Or Included Elsewhere In This Chapter, For The Industrial Preparation Or Manufacture Of Food Or Drink, Other Than Machinery For The Extraction Or Preparation Of Animal Or Fixed Vegetable Or Microbial Fats Or Oils; Parts Thereof:

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Duty rates for HTS 8438 are set at the subheading level.

Across its 8 subheadings, published general rates are Free, 2.3%, 2.8%. Pick a specific code below for its exact rate.

Subheadings under 8438

HTS code	Description	General rate
8438.10.00	Bakery Machinery And Machinery For The Manufacture Of Macaroni, Spaghetti Or Similar Products	Free
8438.20.00.00	Machinery For The Manufacture Of Confectionery, Cocoa Or Chocolate	Free
8438.30.00.00	Machinery For Sugar Manufacture	Free
8438.40.00.00	Brewery Machinery	2.3%
8438.50.00	Machinery For The Preparation Of Meat Or Poultry	2.8%
8438.60.00.00	Machinery For The Preparation Of Fruits, Nuts Or Vegetables	Free
8438.80.00.00	Other Machinery	Free
8438.90	Parts:	—

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Source: U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Rates are for reference; verify with a licensed customs broker before importing.