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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If used for processing extracted honey like filtering or settling
Machinery for food preparation or preservation shifts to Chapter 84 heading for other machinery.
If imported as a complete bee farm processing set with non-bee specific parts
Sets of machines for food industry use may classify under unlisted machines rather than specific bee-keeping.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify machinery complies with food contact safety standards like FDA regulations for honey processing equipment
• Include detailed operation manuals and safety certifications in documentation to avoid customs delays
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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.
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Automatic Beehive Uncapping Machine
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