Ceramic Tile Press Machine from Japan

Hydraulic press designed specifically for shaping ceramic paste into tiles by applying high pressure to form precise dimensions. It falls under HTS 8474.80.0010 as machinery for molding ceramic paste in paste form during tile production. Equipped with molds for various tile sizes and automated controls for consistent output.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

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

Import Tips

Verify machine specifications confirm design for ceramic paste to avoid reclassification to general machinery headings

Include detailed technical datasheets and end-use declarations in documentation to prove semiconductor exclusion

Ensure compliance with EPA standards for dust emissions from paste handling mechanisms