Heavy-Duty Oil Country Lathe from Japan
Robust lathe for turning large oilfield pipes and tubing, with extended bed lengths for heavy metal stock. Under HTS 8458.99.50 as other lathes excluding specialized types. Essential for energy sector pipe machining.
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
• Certify bed length and chuck capacity; comply with OSHA safety for heavy loads
• Common issue: classifying chucks separately vs included