Star Micronics SV-20 Thread Milling Swiss Lathe from Japan
High-precision Swiss-type machine with live tooling for milling threads on small complex parts by metal removal. HTS 8459.70.80.80 for its threading capabilities beyond conventional lathe operations. Used in electronics connector manufacturing.
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
• Live tooling axis documentation proves milling-based threading function
• Bar feeder capacity specs important for production classification
• ESD-safe features required documentation for electronics applications