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Keyway Slotter for Motor Shafts from Japan

Compact slotting machine optimized for cutting parallel and Woodruff keyways in electric motor shafts up to 200mm diameter. Falls under HTS 8461.20.80 as specialized 'other' slotting equipment removing metal. High-volume production for appliance and automotive motors.

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

• Shaft diameter capacity and keyway depth specs prevent size-based reclassification

• Anti-vibration mounting documentation required for precision motor applications

• Chip collection system details avoid environmental equipment classification