Benchtop Wood Planer 12-Inch

A compact benchtop planer designed for woodworking enthusiasts, featuring a 12-inch cutting width and segmented infeed roller for smooth operation on hardwoods and softwoods. It falls under HTS 8465.92.0034 as a planing machine for working wood, valued under $1,000 each. Ideal for flattening boards in small workshops.

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.

8465.92.00Same rate: 38%

If valued over $1,000 each

Value threshold determines subheading within planers for woodworking; higher value moves to separate statistical suffix.

8465.95.00Same rate: 38%

If configured as a combined planer/molder

Machines performing both planing and molding functions classify under the specific combined operation heading.

8466.94Lower: 14.7% vs 38%

If primarily for hard plastics rather than wood

Material worked changes chapter application; hard plastics fall under 'similar hard materials' in different subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify machine value with invoice and appraisal to confirm under $1,000 threshold; exceedance shifts to higher subheading

Include detailed technical specs and end-use certification proving woodworking application to prevent misclassification

Ensure CE marking or equivalent for safety; common pitfall is missing voltage/frequency documentation for US customs

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Portable Handheld Wood Planer

A lightweight, electric handheld planer for edge jointing and surfacing wood boards up to 3-1/8 inches wide, with adjustable depth control. Classified under HTS 8465.92.0034 for low-value planing machines specifically for woodworking. Popular for DIY furniture making.

Mini Thickness Wood Planer

A small benchtop thickness planer with 6-inch capacity for planing lumber to uniform thickness, suitable for hobbyists working with hardwoods like oak and maple. HTS 8465.92.0034 applies to this under-$1,000 woodworking planer. Ensures precise, flat surfaces for joinery.

Electric Wood Surfacing Planer

Bench-mounted electric planer for surfacing rough-sawn wood to smooth finish, with 13-inch width and dust collection port. Falls under HTS 8465.92.0034 as a low-value planing machine dedicated to woodworking operations.

Hobbyist Bench Planer for Hardwood

Entry-level bench planer optimized for hardwoods like walnut and cherry, featuring quick-change knives and 10-inch capacity under $800 retail. Classified in HTS 8465.92.0034 for affordable woodworking planers.

Compact Wood Jointer Planer

3-in-1 compact machine combining jointer and planer functions for small shop wood surfacing, valued at $950. HTS 8465.92.0034 covers this low-cost woodworking planer despite combo features.