Timesavers 72-Inch Wide Belt Woodworking Sander from Japan
The Timesavers 72-inch (183 cm) wide belt sander is engineered for industrial woodworking, ideal for flooring manufacturers to calibrate and finish large oak or maple boards. It meets HTS 8465.93.0065 criteria as a belt sander with belt width far exceeding 60 cm, designed exclusively for wood surfacing. Includes contact roller and platen configurations for coarse and fine sanding stages.
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
• Provide OEM certification confirming belt width and wood-specific abrasives compatibility
• Declare voltage/frequency specs accurately for US compatibility to speed customs clearance
• Avoid pitfall of undervaluing by separating software; include full machine value in entry