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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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