Cork Sheet Cutting and Shaping Machine from Japan
Automated cutter for precisely shaping cork sheets used in flooring, gaskets, and insulation from hard cork materials. HTS 8465.99.02 applies as a machine tool for working cork, a specified hard material, through sawing and milling. Ideal for high-volume production of uniform cork components.
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
• Document cork-specific blades and tolerances in invoices to distinguish from general saws
• Comply with agricultural import rules if cork originates from quarantined regions; obtain phytosanitary certificates