Wooden Arch Forming Machine from Japan
Machine that bends and assembles wooden arches for gazebos and playground equipment using clamps and adhesives. Falls under HTS 8465.94.0065 for other woodworking bending and assembling tools.
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
• Provide engineering drawings highlighting wood-specific fixtures to support classification
• Comply with Lacey Act by declaring wood sourcing; non-compliance leads to seizures
• Use HTS advisory rulings pre-import to confirm 'other' status vs. more specific subheadings