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Backing Machine from Japan

Creates shoulders on book blocks for case fitting using heated or cold jaws. HTS 8440.10.00.00 specialized bookbinding prep machinery. Precedes lining application.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Temperature controls spec

• Block size capacity

• Sequence in line