Manual Vertical Knee Mill from Japan
A basic manual vertical knee-type milling machine for hobbyists and small jobs, capable of milling, drilling, and boring small metal components. It has a 9x42-inch table and variable speed spindle under 2hp. Falls under HTS 8459.59.0020 for other knee-type mills valued below $3,025.
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
• Label fiber content? No—include spindle speed, table size specs in commercial invoice for Customs review
• Check for DRO (digital readout) upgrades, as they may push value over threshold or change classification
• Obtain manufacturer's declaration of conformity to demonstrate metal removal capability