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Book Press Hydraulic Cylinder from Japan

Custom hydraulic cylinders for clamping book blocks during nipping in bookbinding presses. These are parts of bookbinding machinery under HTS 8440.90.00.00, optimized for paper compression forces.

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

• Specify pressure ratings tailored to book thickness for classification support

• Ensure hydraulic fluid compatibility declarations

• Avoid generic cylinder imports mixed with binding-specific ones

Book Press Hydraulic Cylinder from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8440.90.00.00