Beehive Comb Foundation Roller from Japan
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.
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
• Declare roller cell size (typically 4.9mm or 5.4mm) matching standard foundation specs
• Provide wax compatibility test data for smooth customs processing