Frontmatec Flexicut Poultry Cutter
Automated linear cutter for portioning poultry carcasses into breasts, thighs, and wings with adjustable blades for different bird sizes. It qualifies under HTS 8438.50.00 as machinery dedicated to the industrial preparation of poultry through precise anatomical cutting.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | 2.8% | +35.0% | 37.8% |
| π²π½Mexico | 2.8% | +10.0% | 12.8% |
| π¨π¦Canada | 2.8% | +10.0% | 12.8% |
| π©πͺGermany | 2.8% | +10.0% | 12.8% |
| π―π΅Japan | 2.8% | +10.0% | 12.8% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If includes egg processing or incubation functions
Machinery for preparing eggs or egg products is specifically in 8438.20.
If for harvest machinery adapted for poultry
Chapter 84 heading 8433 covers combine harvesters and similar, potentially overlapping large-scale systems.
If when imported as shearing machines without food-specific design
General-purpose shearing/bending machines fall under 8462 if not specialized for food.
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Import Tips & Compliance
β’ Obtain USDA/FSIS equivalence certification for poultry processing equipment
β’ Provide cut pattern diagrams and throughput specs (birds per minute) for customs valuation
β’ Beware of reclassification if machine includes deboning functions better suited to other codes
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