Hobbyist Bench Planer for Hardwood from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include user manual proving wood-only optimization to defend classification
• Track CIF value closely; shipping can push over threshold