Benchtop Metal Polishing Lathe from Japan
Compact lathe with polishing mops and compounds for finishing metal shafts and cylindrical parts. Classified in HTS 8460.90.80 for metal polishing using abrasive products.
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
• Document motor power and spindle speed to prove it's a finishing tool, not a turning lathe (heading 8458)
• Avoid generic 'lathe' descriptions; specify 'polishing' function prominently
• Include safety certifications for abrasive operations to speed clearance