Electric Bee Smoker Bellows Machine from Japan
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.
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
• Specify smoke fuel chamber materials (stainless steel preferred) and safety shutoffs
• Test smoke particulate levels for air quality compliance
• Avoid general fumigation equipment classification by emphasizing bee-calming use