Gate Debarker System from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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