Wooden Furniture Frame Bending Machine from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify machine specifications confirm use for wood or hard plastics to avoid misclassification into general machinery chapters
• Include detailed technical manuals and end-use certificates to demonstrate compliance with HTS bending/assembling provisions
• Check for CE marking or equivalent safety certifications required for industrial import clearance