Cork Sheet Planing Machine from Japan
Industrial planer for surfacing and thicknessing large cork sheets used in flooring, gaskets, and insulation panels. HTS 8465.92.00 covers planing machines for cork explicitly. Features specialized soft-material cutters to avoid compression damage.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Specify cork density ranges (0.15-0.25 g/cm³) in specs to differentiate from wood planers
• Include vibration dampening certifications essential for cork's soft nature
• Avoid generic 'planer' descriptions; use 'cork composition board planer' for clarity