Lely Astronaut Robotic Milker from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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