Spine Taping Machine from Japan
A spine taping machine applies reinforcing tape to the spine of glued book blocks for added strength in perfect binding. Classified in HTS 8440.10.00.00 as bookbinding machinery enhancing bind durability. Used post-gluing before cover attachment.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Demonstrate tape application to book blocks for proper heading placement
• Check tape width specs for customs value declaration