ShopBot Desktop CNC Router from Japan
The ShopBot Desktop is a compact numerically controlled router designed for woodworking, ideal for carving intricate designs on wooden signs, molds, and prototypes with 3-axis precision control. Classified under HTS 8465.92.0055 for its numerical control and dedicated woodworking routing functions including milling and planing cuts. It's popular among small workshops for custom wood fabrication.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document software version and G-code compatibility to substantiate numerical control features
• Ensure tooling is specified for wood (e.g
• carbide upcut bits) to maintain woodworking classification
• Watch for over-specification; if multi-material capable, provide usage data favoring wood applications