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