Pot Broaching Machine from Japan
Pot broaching machines immerse workpieces in a pot-shaped broach for internal contouring of hubs and pulleys by metal removal. Falls under HTS 8461.30.80 as other broaching types. Used in heavy equipment transmission production.
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
• Provide broach pot diameter specs for accurate classification
• Include lubrication system details
• Avoid pitfall of classifying as gear machinery if multi-purpose