Craftsman CMER100 1.5 HP Plunge Router from China
Versatile plunge router for woodworking applications including mortising, inlay work, and circle cutting in cabinetry projects. Its fixed/plunge capability and sub-$3,000 value place it in HTS 8465.92.0051 for wood milling machines.
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 plunge mechanism details in tech specs to differentiate from fixed routers if needed
• Comply with CPSC safety standards for consumer power tools; missing labels lead to redelivery