Wood Particle Press Heating Platen from Japan
Large steel platen with embedded heating elements applies uniform heat and pressure in particle board presses. Essential for bonding wood particles with resin under controlled temperature. HTS 8479.90.95.60 covers such parts of presses for particle board from ligneous materials.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Certify platen materials for food-contact safe resins if used in interior panel production
• Document thermal specifications and pressure ratings to distinguish from general heating plates