Book Press from Japan
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.
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
• PSI ratings and book size capacity declaration
• Hydraulic fluid specs for environmental compliance
• Not general presses without book context