Radial Drilling Machine RDM-500 from Japan
A heavy-duty radial drilling machine with a 500mm arm length, designed for drilling large workpieces in metal fabrication shops. It features a radially adjustable spindle that slides along the arm for precise hole drilling in heavy components. Classified under HTS 8459.29.0050 as a radial drilling machine for metal removal by drilling.
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
• Verify machine specifications match 'radial' type with adjustable arm to avoid reclassification as fixed drilling machines
• Include detailed technical drawings and user manuals in documentation to prove metal removal drilling function
• Check for dual-use restrictions if equipped with high-precision features for semiconductor or aerospace applications