8479.89.83.00/Optical Disc Bonding and Labeling Machine/Japan

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

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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