Solar Wax Melter for Bee Propolis Processing from Japan
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.
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
• Document solar panel efficiency and non-electrical thermal mechanism to avoid solar power duties
• Provide wax purity test results if claiming food-grade status