Wet Blast Cabinet from Japan
A wet blast cabinet uses a mixture of water and abrasive media propelled by high-pressure air to clean and finish surfaces, classified under HTS 8424.30.9000 as a steam or sand blasting machine adapted for wet operation. It falls into the 'other' category for jet projecting machines beyond basic sandblasting.
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%
Import Tips
• Verify if the machine uses compressed air or steam as the projecting medium to confirm classification; provide detailed technical specs on abrasive handling
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as general pressure washers under 8424.30.1000