Multi-Spindle Dowel Boring Machine DBM-12 from Japan
This multi-spindle machine drills horizontal and vertical dowel holes in wood panels for furniture assembly, with 12 spindles for high productivity. Suitable for small workshops. Falls under HTS 8465.95.0035 as a boring machine for woodworking valued below $3,000.
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
• Declare exact spindle count and wood compatibility in entry docs to match statistical suffix
• Watch for undervaluation penalties; provide cost breakdowns if value near $3,000
• Ensure no metalworking attachments, as that could trigger reclassification to universal machines