Cold Assembly Press for Flatpack Furniture Panels from China
A hydraulic cold press that bonds wood panels and edge banding for ready-to-assemble furniture like cabinets and shelving. Classified under HTS 8465.94.0045 for its role in woodworking assembly using pressure without thermal processes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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]
Import Tips
• Provide invoices specifying wood panel dimensions and adhesive types compatible with cold pressing
• Conduct binding ruling requests for multi-function presses to confirm HTS classification
• Avoid delays by pre-clearing with FDA if panels contact food, though rare for woodworking presses