Portable Beehive Swarm Trap Loader from Japan
Collapsible loader for capturing and transporting wild swarms into nucleus hives safely. HTS 8436.80.00.70 covers bee-keeping capture and relocation machinery.
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
• Demonstrate one-way valve function preventing bee escape during transport
• Specify lightweight aluminum construction for field portability
• Avoid general animal trap classification by documenting bee-specific design