Single Spindle Swiss-Type Sliding Headstock Lathe from Japan
A precision Swiss-type lathe with single spindle and sliding headstock for ultra-precise turning of small diameter parts like watch components and medical screws. Falls under HTS 8458.19.0050 as a single spindle automatic chucking machine for horizontal metal removal. Enables complex geometries in miniature production.
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
• Provide evidence of sliding headstock mechanism for proper automatic classification
• Calibrate and certify spindle runout specs before import inspection
• Avoid misdeclaration as multi-tool by specifying single spindle limitation