Gate Debarker System from Japan
A gate debarker features swinging gates with cutting blades that clamp and strip bark from stationary logs, ideal for large-diameter timber. It is categorized under HTS 8465.99.02.10 for its role as a dedicated woodworking debarking machine. This stationary design handles heavy logs effectively in fixed sawmill setups.
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
• Submit engineering specs detailing gate mechanism and bark removal capacity; watch for undervaluation penalties on large systems; coordinate with freight forwarders for oversized load permits