Bridgeport Series I Standard Mill from Japan
The iconic Bridgeport Series I is a manual vertical knee mill with 9" x 42" table, featuring R-8 spindle for versatile metal cutting tooling. Classified under HTS 8459.69.00 as an other milling machine for removing metal via milling, drilling, and boring operations. Widely used in toolrooms and maintenance shops for repair work.
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 weighs under container limits; provide gross/net weights for proper freight classification
• Label with country of origin and serial number per CBP marking requirements