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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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