Bee-keeping machinery
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Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Products classified under HTS 8436.80.00.70
Radial Honey Extractor with 8-Frame Capacity
Tangential or radial drum extractor holding up to 8 frames, with automatic speed control for optimal honey yield. HTS 8436.80.00.70 covers this as core bee-keeping machinery for mid-scale operations.
Portable Honey Pump and Filter System
Battery-powered pump with integrated straining mesh for transferring filtered honey from extractor to storage. HTS 8436.80.00.70 covers bee-keeping fluid handling machinery.
Electric Bee Smoker Bellows Machine
Automated bellows system generating continuous pine needle smoke to calm bees during hive manipulation. HTS 8436.80.00.70 covers powered bee-keeping calming apparatus.
Portable Beehive Swarm Trap Loader
Collapsible loader for capturing and transporting wild swarms into nucleus hives safely. HTS 8436.80.00.70 covers bee-keeping capture and relocation machinery.
Electric Honey Extractor
A centrifugal machine that spins honeycomb frames to remove honey without destroying the comb, powered by electricity. Classified under HTS 8436.80.00.70 as bee-keeping machinery for efficient honey harvesting in apiculture.
Automatic Beehive Uncapping Machine
Electrically operated device that slices off wax cappings from honeycomb frames prior to honey extraction. Falls under HTS 8436.80.00.70 as specialized bee-keeping machinery for preparing combs in commercial apiaries.
Solar Wax Melter for Bee Propolis Processing
Sun-powered enclosure that melts beeswax cappings to separate wax, honey, and propolis for beekeeper reuse. Classified in HTS 8436.80.00.70 as thermal bee-keeping machinery despite solar operation.
Queen Bee Rearing Incubator
Temperature-controlled cabinet for developing queen bee cells and grafting larvae in selective breeding. HTS 8436.80.00.70 includes this as specialized bee-keeping incubation apparatus.
Automated Beehive Frame Spinner
Robotic arm system that rotates and uncaps frames sequentially in large-scale honey operations. Falls under HTS 8436.80.00.70 for advanced bee-keeping automation machinery.
Beehive Comb Foundation Roller
Manual or electric mill that imprints wax sheets with hexagonal cell patterns for new comb foundation. Classified under HTS 8436.80.00.70 as bee-keeping machinery for hive preparation.
Industrial Bee Pollen Trap and Dryer
Screened hive entrance trap collecting pollen loads with integrated low-heat dryer for preservation. HTS 8436.80.00.70 includes bee-keeping machinery for pollen harvesting.
Hydraulic Beehive Lifter and Splitter
Truck-mounted hydraulic crane for safely lifting heavy hives and splitting supers during inspections. Falls under HTS 8436.80.00.70 for bee-keeping handling machinery.
Automated Honey Filling and Capping Line
Conveyor system with piston fillers and crimp cappers for commercial honey jar packaging post-extraction. Classified under HTS 8436.80.00.70 when dedicated to bee products.
Beehive Ventilation and Humidity Controller
Automated fans and hygrometers maintaining optimal hive microclimate for colony health. HTS 8436.80.00.70 includes bee-keeping environmental control systems.
Comb Honey Press and Cutter
Hydraulic press extracting honey from cut comb sections while preserving natural structure for retail. Falls under HTS 8436.80.00.70 for specialized bee-keeping pressing equipment.