Entry-Level Panel Saw for Woodworking from Japan
A compact panel saw designed for cutting large plywood and wood panels into smaller sizes, specifically valued under $3,000 each, classifying it under HTS 8465.91.0053 as a woodworking sawing machine. It features a sliding table and carbide-tipped blade suitable for workshops and small cabinet shops. This machine processes wood, aligning with the chapter's scope for machine tools working wood.
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
• Verify the machine's value is documented under $3,000 per unit with commercial invoice to qualify for this subheading
• Include detailed specs confirming it's for woodworking (e.g
• wood-sawing blade) to avoid misclassification as metalworking
• Ensure CE marking or equivalent safety certifications for US import compliance, especially for powered saws