CNC Tool Grinder for End Mills from Japan
A computer numerically controlled machine designed specifically for sharpening carbide end mills used in CNC machining centers. It falls under HTS 8460.39.00 as a sharpening machine for tools or cutters, utilizing grinding wheels to restore cutting edges on metal tools.
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
• Verify machine specifications confirm it's for tool sharpening, not gear finishing (HTS 8461), to avoid misclassification
• Include detailed technical manuals and end-use certificates proving semiconductor or metal tool application
• Check for dual-use controls if equipped with advanced CNC for high-precision aerospace tooling