Thickness Planer for Hardwood Lumber from China
Benchtop or industrial thickness planer that adjusts wood board thickness to precise tolerances by feeding lumber through rotating cutterheads, essential for cabinetry and furniture production. Falls under HTS 8465.92.00.37 as 'other' planers for woodworking. Ensures flat, parallel surfaces on hardwoods like cherry or walnut.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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]
Import Tips
• Provide horsepower ratings and feed speeds in import docs to confirm industrial woodworking use
• Label packaging clearly as 'woodworking planer' to avoid confusion with consumer tools
• Avoid pitfalls by excluding multi-material claims; wood-specific avoids higher duties