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Chicken Egg Incubator Humidity Control Valve from Japan

A precision valve that regulates water flow for maintaining proper humidity levels in chicken egg incubators during hatching. Classified under HTS 8436.91.00.40 due to its integral role in poultry brooder and incubator humidity systems.

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

• Provide evidence of poultry incubator compatibility, such as OEM part numbers, to substantiate classification

• Ensure humidity calibration certificates accompany shipment for customs verification

• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests general industrial use, which could trigger reclassification