Schütte SMG-20C Multistation Transfer Line from Japan
Multistation transfer machine optimized for precision machining of fuel injector bodies from stainless steel, with rotary indexing for drilling, threading, and facing stations. Falls under HTS 8457.30.00.90 as other multistation transfer machines not specified elsewhere.
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
• Submit OEM technical manuals confirming multistation setup; mislabeling as 'machining center' leads to reclassification
• Comply with export control regs for high-precision tooling; declare spindle speeds and axis travels accurately