GEA Farm Technologies Swingover Milking Parlor from Japan
GEA Swingover milking parlor uses a central swing arm with vacuum clusters serving two stalls simultaneously, optimizing labor in mid-sized dairies. Features rapid milk transport and auto-washing. Dedicated milking machine per HTS 8434.10.00.00.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include installation manuals proving complete system
• Verify pulsation rates meet milking standards
• Pitfall: partial shipments classified as parts