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Pedestal Grinder from Japan

A benchtop or floor-standing double-wheel grinder for manual tool sharpening and metal surface finishing in workshops. It qualifies for HTS 8460.29.01 as an other grinding machine using grinding stones for metal finishing.

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 safety guard and wheel specifications in import documentation to meet machine tool standards

• Avoid common error of classifying with electric motors; motors are separate under 8501 if imported alone

• Confirm wheel diameter and RPM ratings match metalworking specifications