Used Brown & Sharpe 618MTC Grinder from Japan
A used Brown & Sharpe fully numeric-controlled surface grinder for sharpening and finishing metal tools with grinding stones. Classified in HTS 8460.24.00.05 as a used NC grinding machine for metal or cermets, excluding gears. Vintage model popular in job shops.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include age verification (e.g
• manufacture date >5 years) to clearly establish 'used' status over new
• Calibrate and certify spindle runout before shipment to prevent arrival disputes
• Budget for potential retrofit costs not covered in rebuild specs