Precision Gap-Bed Lathe from Japan
A lathe with a removable bed section for machining large-diameter metal parts, used in maintenance and custom fabrication. Falls under HTS 8458.99.50 as other metal-removing lathes without special features like numerical control. Popular for oversized workpieces in industrial repair.
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
• Specify swing-over-gap dimensions in invoices; obtain structural integrity certifications
• Avoid pitfall of classifying as multi-purpose machines under 8456 if milling added