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Profile Tool Grinder for Woodworking Cutters from Japan

Machine for grinding profiles on solid carbide woodworking router bits and shaper cutters. Still classified HTS 8460.39.00 as it sharpens metal tools even for wood processing applications.

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

• Clarify tool material is metal/carbide despite woodcutting application

• Provide sample tools and grinding programs as classification evidence