Commercial Poultry Plucking Machine from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
12.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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