Cork Sheet Assembling Press from Japan
Hydraulic press for bending and assembling cork sheets into insulation panels or flooring underlays by laminating layers. HTS 8465.94.00.91 covers such machines for working cork, explicitly listed as a hard material. Ideal for construction and automotive soundproofing production.
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
• Include cork density specifications to confirm 'hard material' status per chapter notes
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates if cork sourced from natural origins to clear agricultural inspections
• Calibrate pressure ratings in documentation for accurate technical classification