Hydraulic Wood Panel Press from China
A hydraulic press designed for bending and assembling large wood panels into curved furniture components or laminated structures. It falls under HTS 8465.94.0055 as a specialized woodworking press for bending and assembling operations on wood. This machine applies high pressure to form and bond wood under heat and adhesives.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.9%
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
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
• Verify machine specifications confirm use for woodworking to avoid reclassification under general machinery headings
• Include detailed technical manuals and end-use certificates to demonstrate compliance with HTS 8465 criteria
• Check for CE marking or equivalent safety certifications required for industrial presses to prevent customs holds