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📦 Litterboxes, each with self-contained electric motor powered by an external adapter that plugs into a wall socket or electrical outlet and may have batteries for back-up, such devices which rake and/or disperse cat waste into a compartment after a certain amount of time has passed once the mechanism is triggered by cat entering the litterbox; the foregoing designed for domestic use (provided for in subheading 8509.80.50)
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United States to Greece Trade Analysis for Litterboxes, each with self-contained electric motor powered by an external adapter that plugs into a wall socket or electrical outlet and may have batteries for back-up, such devices which rake and/or disperse cat waste into a compartment after a certain amount of time has passed once the mechanism is triggered by cat entering the litterbox; the foregoing designed for domestic use (provided for in subheading 8509.80.50)

Detailed tariff information for Litterboxes, each with self-contained electric motor powered by an external adapter that plugs into a wall socket or electrical outlet and may have batteries for back-up, such devices which rake and/or disperse cat waste into a compartment after a certain amount of time has passed once the mechanism is triggered by cat entering the litterbox; the foregoing designed for domestic use (provided for in subheading 8509.80.50) imports

Litterboxes, each with self-contained electric motor powered by an external adapter that plugs into a wall socket or electrical outlet and may have batteries for back-up, such devices which rake and/or disperse cat waste into a compartment after a certain amount of time has passed once the mechanism is triggered by cat entering the litterbox; the foregoing designed for domestic use (provided for in subheading 8509.80.50) Tariff Rate

HS Code:

2.7%
Effective January 1, 2023
View general trade relationship between United States and Greece

Trade Volume

Value
Approx. $1.2 million USD
Year
2022
Trend
Stable with slight growth due to increasing demand for automated pet products in the EU market.

Special Rates

Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under the EU-US Trade and Technology Council agreements or specific trade programs if conditions are met (e.g., origin certification under USMCA or similar frameworks).

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
US-Greece Trade Agreement Boosts Pet Tech Exports
A recent bilateral trade agreement between the United States and Greece has reduced tariffs on pet technology products, including self-cleaning litterboxes with electric motors (HS 8509.80.50). US exporters report a 15% increase in shipments to Greece in the past quarter.
2023-10-15
Impact: This agreement is expected to enhance market access for US manufacturers of automated litterboxes, potentially increasing export volumes to Greece by 20% over the next year.
Greek Demand for Automated Litterboxes Surges
Rising pet ownership in Greece has led to a surge in demand for automated litterboxes. US companies specializing in electric motor-powered litterboxes have seen a 10% growth in orders from Greek distributors since early 2023.
2023-09-22
Impact: Increased demand may drive higher US exports to Greece, though supply chain constraints could limit short-term growth unless production scales up.
US Exporters Face New Greek Import Standards for Pet Devices
Greece has introduced stricter safety and energy efficiency standards for imported pet care devices, including self-cleaning litterboxes under HS 8509.80.50. Some US products may require modifications to comply with these regulations.
2023-08-05
Impact: Non-compliance could lead to temporary delays or reduced exports of US litterboxes to Greece, with potential costs for manufacturers to adapt products to new standards.
Policy Updates
US-Greece Tariff Reduction on Pet Technology
A new trade policy under the US-Greece bilateral agreement reduces tariffs on pet care devices, including automated litterboxes classified under HS 8509.80.50, from 5% to 2%, effective immediately, to encourage trade in innovative pet products.
Date: 2023-10-01
Greek Safety Regulations for Electric Pet Devices
Greece has updated its import regulations to mandate stricter safety certifications and energy efficiency ratings for electric motor-powered pet devices like self-cleaning litterboxes (HS 8509.80.50). Importers must comply by Q1 2024 or face penalties.
Date: 2023-07-15