Animal Feed Mixer Auger

Helical screw conveyor (auger) blade assembly for ribbon or paddle mixers that blends grains, proteins, and additives into homogeneous animal rations. It is a part of feed preparation machinery, thus under HTS 8436.99.0035.

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.

8438.50.00Higher: 37.8% vs 35%

If designed for poultry processing equipment rather than feed prep

Machinery for preparing animal feed is 8436; poultry-keeping machinery parts are 8438.50.

8410Lower: 13.8% vs 35%

If imported as part of a complete feed pump or hydraulic ram

Hydraulic feed preparation machines fall under Chapter 84 pumps, shifting parts classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Label with dimensions, pitch angle, and RPM ratings to demonstrate design for uniform feed mixing without segregation

β€’ Use commercial invoices specifying 'for animal feed mixing machinery' to prevent classification as general conveyor parts

β€’ Avoid pitfalls by including wear-resistant coating specs (e.g

β€’ hard chrome) compliant with feed contamination regs