Case Making Machine from China
A case making machine produces rigid hardcover cases by laminating cover material to crash boards with creasing and folding. It is bookbinding machinery under HTS 8440.10.00.00 for creating book covers in professional publishing. Handles materials like cloth, paper, or leather over board.
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
• Label materials compatibility (e.g
• cloth vs. vinyl) for accurate duty assessment
• Include safety interlocks documentation for OSHA compliance