Budget Wood Flattener Jointer from China
Entry-level jointer marketed as a wood flattener for surfacing rough lumber. HTS 8465.92.0042 due to value under $1,000 and woodworking planing specificity. Essential for converting rough sawn boards to usable stock.
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
• Invoice must specify 'jointer' not generic 'woodworking machine'
• Test for compliance with US safety standards pre-shipment