Benchtop Mini Lathe for Hobbyists from Japan
Compact manual lathe for small metal parts in prototyping and hobby use, with variable speed drive. HTS 8458.99.50 covers it as other small lathes for metal removal. Suited for model engineering and education.
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
• Label as consumer good if under 2HP to avoid industrial duties; include voltage compliance docs
• Pitfall: retail packaging classifying as toy under Chapter 95