Disk Wood Chippers from Japan
Rotary disk chippers that pare and chip wood logs or slabs into uniform chips for paper mills. Falls under HTS 8465.96.0025 due to its paring/chipping function on wood, producing chips through slicing action on hard wood 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 detailed blueprints showing disk mechanism for chipping to confirm 'chipper' classification over general slicing machines
• Label as 'for wood only' to prevent scrutiny; mixed-material capability requires separate tariff justification
• Ensure CE marking or equivalent for safety compliance in woodworking machinery imports