Mitsubishi MV Series Thread Cutter from Japan
The Mitsubishi MV Series Thread Cutter is a wire electrical discharge machine (EDM) configured to cut thread forms in hardened tool steels. Although it uses electrical discharge rather than mechanical cutting, it is classified here as a machine tool for removing metal to create threads, consistent with the tariff item's scope for threading machines. It is designed for precision threading of mold components and other hardened parts.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
Import Tips
• Ensure the machine is declared as a machine tool for threading by metal removal, not as an EDM (which would fall under heading 8456)
• Provide the manufacturer's technical documentation to confirm the thread-cutting function
• Check if the machine requires an import permit under Canada's Electrical Equipment Regulations if it includes electrical components