Nipping Press from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Cycle time and pressure specs
• Safety pinch protection
• Not general stamping