Weinig Powermat 500 Doweling Machine from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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