Book Press

Hydraulic book presses clamp assembled books under pressure to set glue and ensure flat spines. Classified under HTS 8440.10.00.00 as essential bookbinding finishing machinery. Used post-casing-in for quality control.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8420.10.90Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If general compressing

Calendering/compressing machinery.

8479.89Lower: 12.5% vs 17.5%

If multi-purpose hydraulic presses

Unspecified machines.

8439.99.50.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If pressing plates only

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Import Tips & Compliance

• PSI ratings and book size capacity declaration

• Hydraulic fluid specs for environmental compliance

• Not general presses without book context