Benchtop Dovetail Cutting Station from Japan
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.
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 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
• Watch for undervaluation audits; use third-party appraisals for value documentation