Manual Knee-Type Milling Machine from Japan
A small manual milling machine with knee and column design for drilling, boring, and milling metal workpieces up to 12-inch capacity. Classified under HTS 8459.39.0020 for other boring-milling machines valued under $3,025, ideal for educational or prototype fabrication.
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
• Provide blueprints or operational manuals proving metal removal capability to distinguish from non-tariffed hobby tools
• Declare exact spindle speed and table size in entry docs to support boring-milling function
• Watch for undervaluation penalties; use third-party appraisals for low-cost imports