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April 2024, question 32
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What is the CLASSIFICATION of an electronic food processing machine designed to emulsify foods (e.g., fruits, vegetables) into frozen textures such as ice cream, sorbet and mousse. The machine includes two stainless steel jars and a specially designed shaving blade. The shaving blade, along with an air-injection system, mixes the food into a frozen texture. The machine is designed and marketed for use in restaurants and other commercial establishments.
- 8208.30.0060
- 8418.69.0180
- 8438.80.0000
- 8509.40.0025
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CBP's answer: C. C: 8438.80.0000
Heading 8509 is limited by Chapter 85 Note 4 to machines of the kind commonly used for domestic purposes. This frozen-dessert machine is designed and marketed for restaurants and commercial kitchens, so it is not a household appliance. It falls under heading 8438, other machinery for the preparation of food or drink, at 8438.80.0000 (C).
Heading 8509 covers only the following electromechanical machines of the kind commonly used for domestic purposes Chapter 85, Note 4
Machinery, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink 8438.80.00.00
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Question and key from CBP's April 2024 exam and answer key. The walk-through is ours; quotes are from the pinned editions in the reference viewer (HTSUS 2026 Basic, 19 CFR 2025 edition).