Makino a51 Horizontal Machining Center from Japan
Makino a51 is a high-precision horizontal machining center with automatic tool changer and compact Y-axis not exceeding 685 mm, ideal for aluminum and titanium aerospace components. It qualifies for HTS 8457.10.00.55 as a unit construction single-station machine specifically for metalworking with horizontal spindle design.
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
• Provide rigidity test reports for metalworking capability to distinguish from non-metal machines
• Label as 'for working metal' explicitly in commercial invoice to align with chapter heading