Pneumatic Grain Elevator from Japan
A pneumatic elevator designed for lifting and transporting grain through air pressure in agricultural facilities. It falls under HTS 8428.20.0050 as a pneumatic elevator used for bulk material handling in elevators category. This machinery uses compressed air to elevate granular products like corn or wheat vertically.
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
• Verify pneumatic operation certification to avoid misclassification as mechanical elevators under 8428.10
• Include detailed engineering specs and end-use statements for agricultural handling to ensure proper duty assessment