TGS Centerless Grinder TC-9NC from Japan
TGS TC-9NC is a numerically controlled centerless grinding machine for finishing metal shafts used in semiconductor crystal pullers, employing grinding stones for surface integrity. Classified under HTS 8460.22.00.80 for other NC centerless grinders, it excels in high-precision, non-gear applications.
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%
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