Powermatic 3520C Wood Lathe from China

The Powermatic 3520C is a heavy-duty woodworking lathe designed for turning bowls, spindles, and other wood components with precision. It features a robust cast iron bed and variable speed control, specifically classified under HTS 8465.99.0220 as a machine tool for working wood. This lathe is used in professional woodworking shops for shaping hard materials like wood.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.4%

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
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]

Import Tips

Verify the machine is explicitly for woodworking and include technical specs confirming wood-working capability in import documentation

Ensure CE marking or equivalent safety certifications for powered machinery to avoid customs holds

Check for voltage compatibility (e.g

220V) and declare motor horsepower accurately to prevent misclassification