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Paper Creasing Rule from Japan

Hardened steel rule bent to specific crease patterns for rotary creasing machines forming paperboard boxes. Parts of paper makeup machinery under HTS 8441.90.00.00.

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 CAD drawings showing paperboard-specific radius to avoid general tooling classification

Declare as 'solely for paper creasing' to prevent Chapter 82 shift