GF Machining Solutions AgieCharmilles CUT 20 from Japan
The AgieCharmilles CUT 20 is a compact wire EDM machine for precision contour cutting in conductive metals like titanium and carbide using spark erosion technology. It excels in aerospace and medical part production. HTS 8456.30.10.70 covers this as an other electro-discharge machine for metalworking.
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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