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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Thermal conductivity specs and heating element details required
• Size calibration to standard book formats
• Certify for even pressure application