Benchtop Dovetail Cutting Station

A portable benchtop station for milling dovetail joints in softwoods and hardwoods using fixed templates and a spindle cutter. Classified under HTS 8465.92.0026 for its role as a low-cost dovetailing machine for woodworking under $3,000. Ideal for cabinetmakers creating precise drawer joints.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+35.0%38%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

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

8465.95.00Same rate: 38%

If configured for hard plastics or similar materials

Material-specific adaptation moves it to the subheading for planing/milling machines for hard plastics.

8465.10.00Lower: 37.4% vs 38%

If primarily a drilling machine with dovetail capability

Drilling functionality as principal operation classifies under sawing/drilling machines.

9403Lower: 10% vs 38%

If imported as assembled furniture part with integral jig

Integrated into wooden furniture components shifts to parts of furniture classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide photos and videos demonstrating operation to confirm it's a complete dovetailing machine, not a mere jig

Label with fiber compatibility (wood only) to prevent reclassification to hard plastics machines

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