Used Cincinnati Hydro-Tel Vertical Slotter from Japan
A rebuilt vertical slotting machine designed for cutting keyways, slots, and grooves in metal workpieces using a reciprocating tool. It falls under HTS 8461.20.80.30 as a used or rebuilt shaping or slotting machine that removes metal by cutting action. Commonly employed in tool and die shops for precision internal slotting operations.
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
• Obtain detailed rebuild certification and maintenance logs to prove refurbishment quality and avoid new equipment classification
• Ensure machine serial numbers match import documents to prevent valuation disputes
• Comply with EPA standards for any hydraulic fluids in used machinery