Poultry Feather Plucker

Rotating rubber-finger drum machine for defeathering poultry after slaughter. Falls under HTS 8436.80.00 as other poultry-keeping machinery.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

8438.50.00Higher: 37.8% vs 35%

If for general meat preparation

Machinery for preparation of meat/s poultry products.

8436.29.00Same rate: 35%

If replacement finger drums

Parts thereof classified separately.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain USDA/FSIS approval for food processing contact surfaces

Include sanitation method descriptions (CIP systems)

Avoid misclassification by emphasizing poultry-specific finger design