Horizontal Tube Boring Machine from Japan
Specialized horizontal boring machine for internal machining of metal tubes and pipes by metal removal. Used in oil & gas for barrel rifling and cylinder honing. Classified in HTS 8459.49.00 as other boring machines.
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
• Document tube diameter range and boring depth capacity to prove specialization vs general mills
• Comply with API standards documentation for petroleum equipment; missing certs lead to holds
• Avoid bulk shipments without individual serial numbers for traceability