Rebuilt Wood Finger Jointer Assembler from China
A used finger jointer machine rebuilt for assembling wooden boards edge-to-edge using interlocking finger joints, common in panel production. Classified under HTS 8465.94.00.05 for its role in woodworking assembly via bending and gluing processes on hard wood materials. It enables efficient production of longer wood lengths from shorter pieces.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include glue application system documentation to confirm assembly function and avoid parts classification
• Label as 'rebuilt for woodworking' on commercial invoice to support specific subheading 8465.94.00.05
• Check for EPA compliance on any glue systems used in wood assembly to prevent import delays