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WestfaliaSurge Meridian Milking Parlor System from Japan

The WestfaliaSurge Meridian is a high-throughput milking parlor system with rapid-exit stalls, vacuum pipeline milking, and automated cluster removal for large dairy herds. Designed exclusively for efficient cow milking in parlor setups. HTS 8434.10.00.00 covers such complete dairy milking machines.

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

Provide parlor layout diagrams to prove complete machine status

Ensure stainless steel components meet 3-A sanitary standards

Avoid pitfall of bulk import triggering 'parts' reclassification