Powermatic PM701 7-Inch Mortiser from Japan
A dedicated mortising machine for creating precise square holes in wood for furniture joinery. Features heavy cast iron construction and adjustable chisel system for hard woods and dense plastics. Falls under HTS 8465.95.00 as specialized mortising equipment for wood and hard materials.
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
• Provide material compatibility documentation proving machine handles hard plastics alongside wood to justify 8465 classification
• Ensure CE marking or equivalent safety certifications for woodworking machinery to expedite customs inspection