Giddings & Lewis VTL-40 Vertical Turret Lathe from Japan
The Giddings & Lewis VTL-40 is a robust vertical turret lathe capable of handling workpieces up to 40 inches in diameter, ideal for aerospace and energy sector components. Its turret design allows rapid tool changes for high-volume production turning operations. Falls under HTS 8458.99.10 due to its non-CNC vertical turret configuration for metal removal.
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
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