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

12.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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