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Cork Disc Polisher

A rotary disc polisher optimized for buffing and polishing cork sheets used in flooring and insulation. Classified under HTS 8465.93.00 for polishing machines working cork, directly matching the tariff description.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China3%+37.5%40.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico3%+10.0%13%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada3%+10.0%13%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8465.92.00Same rate: 40.5%

If includes drilling or milling capabilities

Drilling or milling machines for hard materials take precedence over polishing functions.

8477.80.01.00Higher: 40.6% vs 40.5%

If for extrusion machinery processing cork composites

Machinery for working materials by extrusion or molding shifts to Chapter 84 plastics machinery.

9017.20Lower: 17.1% vs 40.5%

If precision optical polishing of cork for lab use

High-precision polishers for optical or laboratory applications move to Chapter 90.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide material compatibility documentation proving design for cork to prevent misclassification as general polishers

β€’ Ensure labeling specifies 'for cork and similar hard materials' to align with HTS language