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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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