Automatic Poultry Evisceration Line

Automated conveyor system with automated vent cutters, draw arms, and giblet harvesters for removing internal organs from poultry at high speeds in packing plants. Processes thousands of birds per hour while maintaining hygiene standards. Falls under HTS 8438.50.0010 for poultry packing plant machinery.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.8%+35.0%37.8%
🇲🇽Mexico2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇨🇦Canada2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇩🇪Germany2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇯🇵Japan2.8%+10.0%12.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8438.50.00Same rate: 37.8%

If configured for multi-species processing beyond standard poultry

Versatile meat prep machinery not specifically for packing plants goes to 'other' subheading.

8428.33.00.00Lower: 35% vs 37.8%

If primarily a continuous-action conveyor without evisceration tooling

Basic conveyors for food industry fall under other continuous-action machinery headings.

8438.90Lower: 12.8% vs 37.8%

If when imported as modular components or replacement eviscerator heads

Parts of poultry packing machinery are classified separately from complete systems.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain prior FDA/FSIS equipment approval and include validation test certificates in import documentation

Declare processing capacity (birds/hour) and sanitation materials used to confirm food-contact surface compliance

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