Tabletop Shaper for Guitar Body Contours

Tabletop shaper with contour templates for profiling guitar body shapes from hardwood blanks. Falls under HTS 8465.92.0062 as a low-cost woodworking profiler for molding cuts. Used by luthiers for musical instrument fabrication.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+35.0%38%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8465.95.00Same rate: 38%

If with integrated grinding wheels

Grinding dominant function shifts subheading from pure cutting profilers.

8466.30.80Higher: 43% vs 38%

If imported unassembled as kit

Incomplete machines classified as parts if not ready for immediate use.

8465.10.00Lower: 37.4% vs 38%

If optimized for nailing/stapling integration

Assembly-focused wood machines have distinct heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify 'hardwood only' in commercial invoice; metal templates may trigger scrutiny

Provide CAD drawings of wood profiles to prove principal use