CD-ROM Stamper and Injection Molding Machine from Japan
Industrial machine that uses nickel stamper molds to inject polycarbonate and form the base structure of CD-ROMs during optical media production. Classified under HTS 8479.89.8300 for its role in manufacturing read-only optical discs via precision stamping and molding.
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
• Provide stamper compatibility certifications for CD/DVD formats to substantiate optical media classification
• Label as 'not for semiconductor wafers' to distinguish from Chapter 84 statistical notes on wafer equipment
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on Asian-sourced polycarbonate molding equipment