8440.90.00.00/Joint Forming Plow Blade/Japan

Joint Forming Plow Blade from Japan

Angled plow blades for creating hinge joints in hardcover book covers during casing-in. Precision parts of bookbinding machinery under HTS 8440.90.00.00, ensuring proper spine flex.

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%

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Import Tips

• Blade angle and thickness specs for joint depth

• Hardened edge durability data

• Compare to printing plows for distinction