Makita 9903 Belt Sander from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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