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Optical Disc Bonding and Labeling Machine from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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