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Seed Gravity Table Sorter from Japan

A precision sorter that uses gravity and air flow to separate seeds by density, ideal for vegetable seeds or cereal grains to remove light or defective ones. Classified under HTS 8437.10.00.00 for its role in grading and sorting seeds.

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 airflow and density separation specs in import docs to confirm sorting function

• Label as 'industrial seed processing' to distinguish from farm equipment

• Check for calibration certificates to support grading accuracy claims