Presses, crushers and similar machinery, used in the manufacture of wine, cider, fruit juices or similar beverages; parts thereof
2 declarable lines
Heading 8435 covers presses, crushers and similar machinery used to make wine, cider, fruit juices or similar beverages, plus parts for that machinery. It has two declarable lines: one for the machines themselves and one for parts. Both carry a general (MFN) duty rate of Free.
Products in this heading
- Wine press (basket press or bladder press) for a small winery
- Grape crusher-destemmer used before fermentation
- Fruit press for making cider from apples
- Juice press for extracting juice from fruit
- Screw press or hydraulic press used in beverage production
- Replacement press basket, platen or screw for a beverage press
- Feed hopper or crusher roller supplied as a part of a fruit press
How to choose the right subheading
- Decide whether the item is a complete machine or a part: machines go to 8435.10.00.00, parts go to 8435.90.00.00.
- Confirm the machine is used to make wine, cider, fruit juice or a similar beverage, not mineral or non-beverage material.
- Confirm the working action is pressing, crushing or similar extraction rather than filling, filtering, heating or packing.
- For a part, confirm it is solely or principally for machinery of heading 8435, not a general hardware item such as a bearing or valve.
Often confused with
- Heading 8421Centrifuges and filter presses used to clarify juice or wine
Separating or filtering machinery is classified by its own function, not as a press.
- Heading 8422Bottle filling, capping or labeling machines for a winery
Packing, filling and beverage aerating machinery sits in 8422.
- Heading 8438Industrial cooking, pasteurizing or evaporating equipment for drink production
Food and drink preparation machinery not involving pressing is covered elsewhere.
- Heading 8474Crushers and grinding machines for stone, ore or mineral substances
Crushing of mineral (non-beverage) material belongs in 8474.
- Heading 8479A general-purpose hydraulic press not used for beverages
Machines with an individual function not named in this heading fall to 8479.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for a wine press?
A press used in the manufacture of wine is classified under 8435.10.00.00, which carries a general (MFN) duty rate of Free.
What is the duty on parts for fruit presses?
Parts for presses and crushers of heading 8435 are classified under 8435.90.00.00 and the general (MFN) rate is Free.
How do I classify a grape crusher-destemmer?
If it is used in the manufacture of wine, classify it as machinery under 8435.10.00.00 at a general (MFN) rate of Free. If the item is a replacement roller or hopper rather than a complete machine, use 8435.90.00.00, also Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.