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CNC Wood Router for Cabinetry from Japan

A computer numerical control (CNC) router designed for precise milling and shaping of wood panels used in kitchen cabinets and furniture. It falls under HTS 8465.92.00 as a machine tool specifically for milling operations on wood by cutting. The machine features multiple spindles for high-volume production in woodworking shops.

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

• Verify machine specifications confirm it's optimized for wood or hard plastics, not metals, to avoid reclassification to Chapter 84 metalworking tools

• Include detailed technical manuals and end-use declarations in documentation to prove woodworking application

• Check for EPA compliance if equipped with dust collection systems, as woodworking machines often generate fine particles