Horizontal Bed-Type Milling Machine from Japan
A robust horizontal milling machine with a fixed bed for heavy-duty metal removal operations on large workpieces. Classified in HTS 8459.69.00.90 as other milling machines excluding lathes and specific types. Ideal for tool and die making in industrial settings.
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
• Ensure machine includes safety interlocks compliant with OSHA standards to pass US import inspections
• Document spindle speed and power ratings accurately to prevent misclassification
• Avoid pitfalls by labeling as general metalworking, not semiconductor-specific