Tortoise Shell Substitute Saw

Specialized saw for cutting celluloid and acetate sheets mimicking tortoise shell for eyewear frames. Treated as hard plastics under HTS 8465.91.00 for sawing machines.

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.

8462.49.00Higher: 39.4% vs 38%

If for grinding eyeglass frame edges

Other machine tools for working hard materials by grinding.

9001.40.00.00Lower: 19.5% vs 38%

If integral to optical frame manufacturing

Optical element working machinery in Chapter 90.

3916.90.30Higher: 41.5% vs 38%

If bulk plastic profile production

Plastic profiles classified as semifinished products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide chemical composition analysis distinguishing from true tortoise shell

β€’ Document flammability ratings for cellulose acetate dust

β€’ Include precision indexing for frame pattern cutting

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