Portable Log Debarker
A portable log debarker is a trailer-mounted unit equipped with hydraulic arms and cutting heads, designed for on-site bark removal at harvest locations. It falls under tariff item 8465.99.00 as a mobile woodworking machine dedicated to debarking logs.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the debarker is used primarily in forestry operations and not solely for woodworking
Machinery for forestry operations may fall under heading 84.36, which covers agricultural, horticultural or forestry machinery.
If the debarker is a multi-purpose machine not solely for woodworking
Machines with multiple functions or not specifically described elsewhere may be classified under heading 84.79 as other machines.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the debarker is classified as a woodworking machine and not as agricultural machinery, as this affects the applicable duty rate
• Verify that all hydraulic fluids are drained before shipping to comply with CBSA import regulations
• Keep documentation of the machine's specifications to support the tariff classification
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