Optical Disc Bonding and Labeling Machine

Automated station that UV-bonds disc halves for DVD construction and applies screen-printed labels. As integral to completing optical media manufacturing, it falls under HTS 8479.89.8300.

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.

8422.40Lower: 10% vs 35%

If packaging individual finished discs into retail cases

Other packing machinery for retail sale falls outside media manufacturing.

8443.32Lower: 10% vs 35%

If standalone disc surface printing machines

Graphic printing presses for media classify under dedicated printing machinery.

8479.89Same rate: 35%

If general adhesive bonding for plastic assemblies

Non-media-specific bonders become other mechanical appliances.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include cycle time specs proving inline production line integration

Silkscreen ink VOC compliance docs needed for printing components

Risk of 8443 reclassification if printing emphasized over bonding

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