Okuma MB-500 Horizontal Machining Center from Japan
Okuma MB-500 is a horizontal boring-milling machine for heavy-duty metal cutting, drilling, and boring in automotive parts production. It qualifies for HTS 8459.39.0050 as other boring-milling machinery removing metal, not lathes. Features pallet changer for high-volume manufacturing.
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
• Include spindle speed and power ratings in customs declaration to distinguish from drilling-only machines
• Avoid common error of classifying with coordinate measuring machines in Chapter 90
• Use HTS advisory ruling service for high-value imports over $10,000