Poultry Incubator Thermostat Controller from Japan
An electronic thermostat controller designed specifically for regulating temperature in poultry incubators. It falls under HTS 8436.99.00.90 as a part of poultry incubators, which are explicitly listed in the heading for agricultural and poultry-keeping machinery parts. This component ensures optimal conditions for egg hatching without being a complete incubator.
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
• Verify the part is exclusively for poultry incubators to avoid reclassification; include detailed engineering specs and end-use certificates in documentation
• Common pitfall: generic thermostats may shift to Chapter 90 if multifunctional