DeWalt DW788 20-Inch Scroll Saw

A precision woodworking scroll saw designed for intricate cuts in wood up to 2 inches thick, featuring variable speed control from 400 to 1750 strokes per minute and a tilt table for angled cuts. It falls under HTS 8465.91.0049 as a sawing machine specifically for woodworking, classified as a scroll saw for detailed shaping and patterning of wood.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China3%+35.0%38%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico3%+10.0%13%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada3%+10.0%13%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany3%+10.0%13%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

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

8465.91.00Same rate: 38%

If not specifically a scroll saw but another woodworking saw type like band saws

Broader 'other' category within woodworking sawing machines applies if the saw lacks the thin, fine blade characteristic of scroll saws.

8461.50Lower: 14.4% vs 38%

If primarily for sawing metal or hard plastics rather than wood

Chapter 84 heading 8461 covers sawing machines for metals, shifting classification based on primary material worked.

8479.89Lower: 12.5% vs 38%

If sold as a multi-function hobby machine with nailing or gluing attachments

Machines for assembling or other unclassified operations fall under 8479 if not purely sawing tools.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify the machine is explicitly designed for wood or similar hard materials; metalworking variants shift to Chapter 84 heading 8461

β€’ Include detailed technical specs and user manuals in documentation to confirm 'scroll saw' functionality and avoid broader 'other sawing machines' categories

β€’ Check for dual-use capabilities; if marketed for plastics or bone, ensure labeling supports HTS 8465 classification over Chapter 90 testing equipment