Book Gluing Pot from China
A book gluing pot melts and dispenses hot-melt adhesive for spine gluing in perfect binding lines. Falls under HTS 8440.10.00.00 as integral bookbinding machinery component for adhesive application. Temperature-controlled for precise viscosity in book production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify adhesive type compatibility to prevent reclassification as general melters
• Certify for food-safe materials if handling paper with inks