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
12.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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