Magnetic Sheet Lifter from Japan
Magnetic sheet lifters use electromagnets to grip and lift steel sheets and plates in metalworking facilities. Falls under HTS 8428.90.03.90 as specialized handling machinery for ferromagnetic materials. Enables precise positioning without surface damage.
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
• Declare magnet power requirements (amps/volts) and maximum sheet thickness capacity
• Include demagnetization cycle specifications for safety compliance