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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify bending method (steam, hydraulic) and wood compatibility in technical specs
• Avoid descriptions emphasizing 'furniture making' to prevent Chapter 94 classification