Four-Sided Wood Planer Moulder

A specialized four-sided planer used in woodworking to simultaneously plane all four faces of lumber boards, producing smooth, uniform profiles for flooring or paneling. Classified under HTS 8465.92.00.37 for planing (by cutting) woodworking machines, excluding those with primary molding functions. Commonly used in millwork operations.

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.

8465.93.00Same rate: 38%

If equipped for primary molding or profiling operations

Molding machines for woodworking, even with planing capability, classify under 8465.93 if profiling is principal.

8466.94Lower: 14.7% vs 38%

If for working hard plastics or similar hard materials instead of wood

Shifts to Chapter 84 heading for planing machines of hard plastics if material-specific.

8487.90.00Higher: 38.9% vs 38%

If imported as individual machining parts rather than complete machine

Parts of planing machines classify separately under machinery parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document blade configuration to prove planing is the dominant operation over any profiling

Ensure CE marking or equivalent safety certifications for woodworking equipment to expedite FDA/ customs review

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