Thickness Planer for Hardwood Lumber from Japan
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 — 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 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