Lely Astronaut Robotic Milker from Japan
The Lely Astronaut is a fully automated milking robot featuring laser-guided arm, vacuum milking clusters, and milk metering for individual cow management. It streamlines dairy operations by allowing voluntary cow milking. Falls under HTS 8434.10.00.00 as specialized milking machinery for dairy production.
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 detailed technical specs showing milking-specific functions for customs clearance
• Comply with EU-equivalent food contact material certifications
• Pitfall: software-loaded units may trigger IT classification scrutiny