Paper Pulp Bed Plate from Japan
A heavy-duty cast iron bed plate designed for use in paper pulp refining machinery, providing a stable surface for stock treatment during the pulping process. It falls under HTS 8439.91.10.00 as a stock-treating part specifically for machinery making pulp from fibrous cellulosic materials.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify the part is exclusively for pulp-making machinery via manufacturer specs to avoid misclassification as general machinery parts
• Include detailed engineering drawings and end-use certificates in documentation to prove pulp-specific application