Lining Machine
Applies super cloth or paper lining to rounded book block spines before casing. Bookbinding machinery HTS 8440.10.00.00 for spine reinforcement. Gluing and pressing in one unit.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +20.0% | 20% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +60.0% | 60% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Lining material types
• Gluing method
• Integration proof
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Imparts convex spine curve to book blocks before lining using backing jaws. Traditional bookbinding machinery under HTS 8440.10.00.00. For rounded hardcover spines.
Backing Machine
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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.
Automated Casing-In Machine
An automated casing-in machine aligns and glues book blocks into pre-made cases at high speed. HTS 8440.10.00.00 covers advanced bookbinding assembly line equipment. Key for large-scale hardcover production.
Nipping Press
A nipping press applies instant high pressure to freshly cased-in books for spine flattening. Under HTS 8440.10.00.00 as specialized post-casing bookbinding machinery. Prevents waving in hardcovers.