Nut Harvester Shaker from Japan
Orchard machine that vibrates trees to dislodge almonds, pecans, or walnuts onto sweepers. HTS 8433.59.0090 for other tree crop harvesting equipment. Includes undercarriage catchers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide tree trunk diameter and vibration frequency specs for verification
• Comply with noise emission standards for orchard equipment
• Document as 'harvesting' not 'pruning' to maintain classification