Wooden Furniture Frame Bending Machine

This machine bends and assembles wooden frames for furniture using hydraulic presses and clamps, specifically designed for hardwoods like oak and maple. It falls under HTS 8465.94.00.91 as a bending or assembling machine for working wood, a hard material. The equipment processes lumber into curved components and joins them for chair or table frames.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China2.9%+35.0%37.9%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico2.9%+10.0%12.9%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada2.9%+10.0%12.9%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany2.9%+10.0%12.9%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan2.9%+10.0%12.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8466.94Lower: 14.7% vs 37.9%

If primarily for metal frame bending in furniture

Machines for working metals like steel furniture frames fall under Chapter 84 heading 8466 for metal-processing tools.

8479.89.65Lower: 20.3% vs 37.9%

If sold as a complete furniture production line set

Integrated industrial assembly lines for multiple materials may classify as complete machines under 8479 rather than specific wood tools.

8465.91.00Higher: 38% vs 37.9%

If equipped only for sawing without bending capability

Sawing machines for wood are separately provided for in 8465.91, excluding those with assembly functions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify machine specifications confirm use for wood or hard plastics to avoid misclassification into general machinery chapters

β€’ Include detailed technical manuals and end-use certificates to demonstrate compliance with HTS bending/assembling provisions

β€’ Check for CE marking or equivalent safety certifications required for industrial import clearance

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