Weinig Powermat 500 Doweling Machine from China
The Weinig Powermat 500 is a high-speed doweling machine designed specifically for woodworking applications, automatically inserting dowels into pre-drilled holes for precise joint assembly in furniture production. It falls under HTS 8465.94.0015 as a doweling machine for working wood, classified within bending or assembling machines for woodworking. This equipment ensures strong, repeatable connections ideal for cabinetry and panel processing.
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
• Verify machine specifications confirm it's solely for woodworking to avoid reclassification under general assembly machines
• Include detailed technical manuals and end-use certificates proving wood-specific doweling function for customs clearance