Hive Tool Pry Bar from Japan
A heavy-duty stainless steel pry bar with hooked end for separating hive boxes, frames, and scraping propolis in bee-keeping operations. Specialized design qualifies it as a part of bee-keeping machinery under HTS 8436.99.0030.
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
• Emphasize J-hook and beveled edge for hive-specific tasks in descriptions
• Supplier certifications linking to bee equipment help