Bookbinding Guillotine Blade from Japan
Hardened steel blades for guillotine cutters in bookbinding lines, used to trim book edges precisely after folding and gathering. Classified as parts of bookbinding machinery under HTS 8440.90.00.00 due to their specialized design for paper cutting in binding processes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide blueprints or OEM part numbers proving exclusive use in bookbinding guillotines
• Ensure blades meet safety standards like ANSI for industrial cutters
• Avoid bulk shipments without segregation to prevent reclassification as general tools