Makita 9903 Belt Sander from China
The Makita 9903 is a handheld belt sander powered by a self-contained electric motor, designed for sanding wood, metal, and other materials with abrasive belts. It falls under HTS 8467.29.00.25 as a belt sander within the category of grinders, polishers, and sanders with electric motors. This classification applies to its primary function of using a continuous belt for surface finishing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Verify the tool has a self-contained electric motor and is not pneumatic to avoid misclassification under 8467.11
• Include detailed specifications like motor voltage and belt size in commercial invoices to confirm it's a belt sander
• Ensure CE marking or UL certification for electrical safety to pass U.S. customs inspections without delays