Commercial Poultry Plucking Machine
Rotary drum machine equipped with rubber fingers to efficiently remove feathers from slaughtered poultry in processing lines. HTS 8438.50.0090 covers this as 'other' machinery for poultry preparation in industrial settings.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If used for harvesting poultry rather than post-slaughter prep
Agricultural harvest machinery for live poultry handling differs from processing equipment.
If when imported as replacement plucking fingers or parts
Parts of poultry prep machinery fall under the general parts subheading.
If for units functioning mainly as poultry scalders (heating)
Primarily heating-based poultry equipment classifies under machinery depending on temperature.
Not sure which classification is right?
Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Include hygiene certifications (e.g
• NSF standards) and capacity specs showing industrial poultry processing use
• Document that it's not for fat extraction to stay within meat prep category
Related Products under HTS 8438.50.00.90
Poultry Defeathering Scalder
Integrated scalding tank and plucker that loosens feathers with hot water before mechanical removal. Classified in HTS 8438.50.0090 for combined poultry preparation steps.
Automated Meat Trimming Station
Robotic arm system with vision-guided knives to remove fat and sinew from primal cuts precisely. Falls under 8438.50.0090 as innovative 'other' machinery for meat preparation.
Automatic Meat Tenderizer Machine
Industrial machine that uses mechanical blades or needles to tenderize large cuts of meat by piercing the muscle fibers, enhancing texture for further processing. Classified under HTS 8438.50.0090 as machinery for the industrial preparation of meat, specifically for tenderizing operations in meat processing plants.
Industrial Meat Portioning Slicer
High-capacity slicer that precisely cuts boneless meat into uniform portions for packaging or further processing in commercial facilities. Falls under HTS 8438.50.0090 as specialized 'other' machinery for meat preparation beyond basic grinding or mixing.
Meat Emulsifying and Mixing Processor
High-shear industrial processor that emulsifies meat with fats, water, and seasonings for sausages and patties. Classified in 8438.50.0090 for specialized meat preparation beyond basic mixing.
Industrial Poultry Evisceration Line
Automated conveyor system with scoops and cutters to remove internal organs from poultry carcasses at high speeds. Under HTS 8438.50.0090 as 'other' poultry preparation machinery for industrial evisceration.