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Automatic Barn Curtain Opener from Germany

Winch-driven system for remotely opening/closing large vinyl curtains on barn sidewalls for temperature control. Classified in HTS 8436.80.00.40 as barnyard machinery for poultry and livestock climate management.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide barn ventilation engineering reports to substantiate agricultural use

• Winch mechanisms over 1HP may need additional machinery safety filings