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Perforating Machine

An office machine that punches perforations in paper for tear-off forms like tickets or coupons. Falls under HTS 8472.90.90 as a perforating machine for office document preparation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8433.52.00Same rate: 35%

If for harvesting or agricultural perforating

Specialized machinery for crops classifies in harvest machines.

8441.10.00Same rate: 35%

If for paper-making perforation processes

Machinery for making paper pulp shifts to Chapter 84 papermaking.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify perforation patterns and paper thickness capacity

Include blade sharpness certifications for safety