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Portable Line Boring Machine from Japan

Compact portable boring machine for in-situ repair boring of heavy equipment pins and bushings by metal removal. Mounted on-site for excavators and cranes. Still classified under 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

Emphasize portability (<500kg) but metal removal function to avoid hand tool misclassification

Battery/hydraulic power specs needed for portable duty determinations

Field service training manuals help prove commercial boring vs maintenance tool