Automatic Beehive Uncapping Machine from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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

Import Tips

Ensure stainless steel components meet sanitary standards; provide material certificates

Label as 'for bee-keeping only' to prevent reclassification as general cutting machinery

Automatic Beehive Uncapping Machine from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8436.80.00.70