Electric Hole Punch Machine from Japan
A powered office machine that punches standard binder holes in multiple paper sheets. Interpreted under HTS 8472.90.90 as a perforating machine for office document binding.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify hole size standards (e.g
• 3-ring binder) for classification
• Electrical safety certifications essential for clearance
• Avoid manual punch confusion under hand tool headings