Nipping Press Platen from Japan
Heated steel platens for compressing book blocks post-gluing in perfect binding nipping presses. Parts of bookbinding machinery under HTS 8440.90.00.00, with uniform heat distribution for spine formation.
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
• Thermal conductivity specs and heating element details required
• Size calibration to standard book formats
• Certify for even pressure application