CNC Horizontal Metal Lathe 7x14 from Japan
A compact CNC horizontal lathe designed for precision metal turning operations in small workshops. It features a 7-inch swing over bed and 14-inch distance between centers, with automated controls for threading and facing. Classified under HTS 8458.19.00.20 as a horizontal lathe valued under $3,025 each, specifically for metal removal processes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify unit value with commercial invoice to confirm eligibility under $3,025 threshold; overvaluation risks higher duty
• Provide detailed technical specs proving metal removal capability to avoid reclassification as non-lathes
• Ensure CE marking or equivalent for safety compliance if destined for EU markets post-import