8x12 Compact Horizontal Turning Lathe from Japan
Compact 8-inch swing horizontal lathe with 12-inch capacity, belt-driven for quiet operation in tight spaces. Ideal for turning small metal shafts and fittings. Qualifies under HTS 8458.19.00.20 as low-value other horizontal lathe.
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
• Ship with protective packaging to prevent damage to bed ways during transit
• Declare HS correctly to leverage duty-free status; misdeclaration leads to penalties
• For compact models, verify no hidden CNC features pushing to higher codes