Hardwood Furniture Frame Bending Machine from Japan
Steam-bending machine for curved hardwood components used in chair and table frame production. Falls under HTS 8465.94.00 as a bending machine for working wood in furniture manufacturing.
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
• Specify bending method (steam, hydraulic) and wood compatibility in technical specs
• Avoid descriptions emphasizing 'furniture making' to prevent Chapter 94 classification