Portable Forestry Chippers from Japan
Mobile chippers mounted on trailers for on-site wood chipping in logging operations. Classified in HTS 8465.96.0025 for its splitting/chipping role in woodworking on hard wood logs and branches.
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%
Import Tips
• Include transport certifications if trailer-mounted to differentiate from stationary machines
• Document end-use in forestry/woodworking to avoid agricultural machinery misclassification
• Check voltage compatibility (e.g
• 3-phase) for U.S. import electrical standards