Toshiba SV-50 Vertical Turret Lathe NC from Japan
Numerically controlled vertical turret lathe optimized for machining semiconductor wafer lapping/polishing machine bases from metal alloys. Provides heavy-duty turning with precise turret indexing for production-scale equipment fabrication. HTS 8458.91.10.80 applies to this other vertical turret configuration.
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
• Provide user manual excerpts confirming metal removal lathe function, not just positioning equipment
• Ensure vibration isolation specs documented for high-precision semiconductor applications
• Watch for reclassification if machine includes significant non-turning tooling stations