Solar Wax Melter for Bee Propolis Processing

Sun-powered enclosure that melts beeswax cappings to separate wax, honey, and propolis for beekeeper reuse. Classified in HTS 8436.80.00.70 as thermal bee-keeping machinery despite solar operation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8419.89.95Higher: 39.2% vs 35%

If electrically heated rather than solar thermal

Industrial thermal processing machinery classifies under Chapter 84 furnaces and ovens.

8436.80.00Same rate: 35%

If for germination plant or horticultural seedling equipment

Different statistical category within agricultural machinery for non-animal husbandry.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Document solar panel efficiency and non-electrical thermal mechanism to avoid solar power duties

β€’ Provide wax purity test results if claiming food-grade status