Automatic Chicken Waterer from Japan
An automatic waterer designed for poultry barns that provides continuous fresh water to chickens via a float valve system connected to a water line. It falls under HTS 8436.80.00.40 as a barn and barnyard machine specifically for poultry-keeping operations, facilitating efficient hydration in livestock environments.
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
• Verify the machine is explicitly for agricultural barn use; non-farm models may shift to general plumbing fixtures
• Include detailed specifications and poultry-keeping end-use certification to avoid misclassification