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Paper Perforating Machine

Machine that creates perforated lines on paper or paperboard sheets for easy tearing, used in ticket or coupon production. It qualifies under HTS 8441.80.00.00 as other cutting/perforating machinery for paper products.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8441.10.00Same rate: 37.5%

If for making pulp from waste paper

Pulp-making machinery if primary use is disintegrating paper pulp.

8479.89Lower: 15% vs 37.5%

If for industrial food packaging perforation

Other industrial machinery if end-use is non-paper converting.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Include perforation pattern samples and paper thickness specs in customs entry

• Ensure labeling specifies 'for paper only' to prevent confusion with textile perforators