Cold Wood Press for Veneer Laminating from Japan
This machine applies pressure at ambient temperatures to laminate thin wood veneers onto substrates like plywood or particleboard panels. It falls under HTS 8465.94.0045 as a cold press specifically designed for woodworking operations, assembling layered wood products without heat.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify machine specifications confirm cold operation (no heating elements) and primary use for wood to avoid reclassification
• Include detailed technical manuals and end-use certificates to prove woodworking application during customs clearance